Dear members of the Columbia community:
This evening, the Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Katrina A. Armstrong is returning to lead the University’s Irving Medical Center. Board of Trustees Co-Chair Claire Shipman has been appointed Acting President, effective immediately, and will serve until the Board completes its presidential search. You can read more about today’s announcement here.
The Board of Trustees appreciates Dr. Armstrong’s service at a time of great uncertainty for the University. She worked tirelessly to promote the interests of our community and has always given her heart and soul to Columbia. We look forward to her continued contributions to the University.
Acting President Shipman steps into this role with a clear understanding of the serious challenges facing our community. She brings a steadfast commitment to lead with urgency and integrity and will work closely with our faculty to advance our mission, protect our students, uphold academic freedom, and preserve open inquiry.
Sincerely,
David J. Greenwald
Chair, on behalf of the Trustees of Columbia University