Columbia's president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests

KTVZ— By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is no stranger to navigating complex international issues, having worked at some of the world’s most prominent global financial institutions. At the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, for example, she tackled both the European debt crisis and the Arab Spring. It remains

WDTN—Columbia’s president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests. Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is no stranger to navigating complex international issues, having worked at some of the world’s most prominent global financial institutions. At the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, for example, she tackled both the European debt crisis and the Arab Spring. It remains to be seen, however, if her []

WSTPost—Biden pushed to send the National Guard to deal with anti-Israel protesters in Columbia, as top lawmakers side with Jewish students and call for the school’s president to resign. Lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to send the National Guard to Columbia University as it deals with intense and sometimes violent anti-Israel protests. A dueling coalition of Democratic and Republican lawmakers visited the university to condemn the anti-Semitic, pro-Palestinian protests and called for the immediate resignation of the institution's president.The demonstrations have been ongoing since last Wednesday and have seen outbreaks of violence and arrests, including the detention...

Mediaite—‘Her Words Are Worthless!’ Fox’s Martha MacCallum Piles on Columbia’s President After Student Protestors Ignore Deadline. Martha MacCallum blasted Columbia University President Minouche Shafik after student protestors ignored the deadline she set for them to leave their encampment.