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Columbia University's board of trustees back President Minouche Shafik amid resignation calls

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The Columbia University Board of Trustees threw its support behind embattled President Minouche Shafik, praising her handling of anti-Israel unrest shortly after House Speaker Mike Johnson called for her resignation in an on-campus address.

President of Columbia University Nemat Shafik testifies before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on “Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University’s Response to Antisemitism” on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Columbia University President Nemat …

“During the search process for this role, President Shafik told us that she would always take a thoughtful approach to resolving conflict, balancing the disparate voices that make up a vibrant campus like Columbia’s, while taking a firm stance against hatred, harassment and discrimination,” the statement said. “That’s exactly what she’s doing now.”

“I’m here today joining my colleagues and calling on President Shafik to resign if she cannot immediately bring order to this chaos,” said Mr. Johnson at the Wednesday press conference on the steps of the Low Memorial Library. “We are urgently working with her to help resolve the situation on campus and rebuild the bonds of our community; we encourage everyone who cares about Columbia to join us in that effort,” said the board.

 

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