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Minouche Shafik Steps Down as President of Columbia University
August 16, 2024
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 -- Columbia University issued the following news:

Minouche Shafik announced today that she is stepping down as president of Columbia University, effective August 14, 2024. In regretfully accepting Shafik's decision, the Board of Trustees announced that Katrina Armstrong, the CEO of Columbia University Irving Medical Center has agreed to serve as interim president.

"I have had the honor and privilege to lead this incredible institution, and I . . .

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