Update on Columbia Presidential Search

September 09, 2025

Dear members of the Columbia community:

As we begin the fall term, we want to thank all of you who have engaged with the presidential search process to date. Your thoughtful participationthrough conversations with members of the search committee, thousands of responses to the recent survey, and individual suggestions and nominationshas provided valuable insights about the qualities and experiences our community hopes to see in our next leader. You can read more about what we’ve learned.
  
We are pleased to share that a strong pool of candidates is forming. As we move into the next phase of the search, we continue to welcome nominations and invite you to share suggestions for questions to ask candidates in the interview process. Please send them to [email protected].
 
Thank you for your input and support as we move forward in this important work. Best wishes for a productive and inspiring start to the academic year.

Sincerely,

David J. Greenwald
Co-Chair, Board of Trustees

Jeh C. Johnson
Co-Chair, Board of Trustees

Andrew Barth
Trustee Emeritus and Co-Chair, Presidential Search Committee

Jonathan Lavine
Trustee Chair Emeritus and Co-Chair, Presidential Search Committee