Author: Michael R. Sisak and Philip Marcelo / AP

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after facing protests and criticism during her brief tenure. The turmoil stemmed from the handling of conflicts related to the Israel-Hamas war, culminating in police intervention at protests on campus. Shafik’s resignation followed the revelation of disparaging texts exchanged by three deans discussing Jewish life and antisemitism. She also faced scrutiny from Congress for the university’s response to antisemitism concerns. Katrina Armstrong, the CEO of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, has been appointed as interim president. Armstrong expressed her commitment to leading the university through challenging times. Shafik plans to return to the…