Author: Reuters, Daniel Edelson, New York

Columbia University President Resigns After Controversial Handling of Protests Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned amidst criticism over the university’s response to campus protests regarding Israel’s actions in Gaza. Shafik’s departure comes ahead of the new academic term, set to begin on September 3. The university announced Katrina Armstrong as interim president. Columbia University President Minouche Shafik at a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism. Photo: Mariam Zuhaib/AP The resignation led to celebrations by pro-Palestinian activists, resulting in violent clashes in New York. The protests follow earlier demonstrations on campus and a controversial police intervention requested by Shafik in response to…