UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP

Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Columbia University in the Spotlight: Antisemitism Concerns and Leadership Under Fire

Columbia University is facing serious questions about how its leaders handled concerns over antisemitism on campus. The House Education Committee is looking into messages from university officials that seemed to dismiss fears about growing antisemitic sentiment. Republicans in Congress want answers. They sent a letter to Columbia's acting president, Claire Shipman, ...

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May 06 2025EDUCATION

The Big Paycheck of University Leaders

Dr. Santa Ono has made quite the name for himself in the world of academic leadership. His journey is a mix of impressive achievements and surprising decisions. He is known for his ability to inspire and guide large academic institutions. But what does his success story look like in terms of money and influence? Dr. Ono's wealth is estimated to be around $10 million...

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Mar 29 2025EDUCATION

Columbia University's Leadership Shake-Up: What's Next?

Columbia University is going through a significant change in leadership. Dr. Katrina Armstrong, who had been serving as the interim president, has decided to step down. This comes just a week after the university made some big changes to its policies. These changes seem to be a response to pressure from the Trump administration, which had threatened to cut federal fu...

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Mar 29 2025EDUCATION

Columbia University's Leadership Shake-Up

Columbia University has a new acting president. Claire Shipman will take over the role. She is the co-chair of the board of trustees. This change comes after Katrina A. Armstrong decided to step down. She had been serving as the interim president since August. Armstrong will go back to her job at the Irving Medical Center. This is a big change for the university. The...

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