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The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) issued the following statement after the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik on Wednesday:
“The resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik was a necessary and welcome step following her administration’s inadequate handling of campus antisemitism, including pro-Hamas demonstrations by students and outside agitators. As the third Ivy League president to step down amid tensions related to the ongoing Gaza conflict, the need for strong leadership in combating antisemitism on college campuses across the United States and the world is more clear than ever.”
“We call on Columbia’s Board of Trustees to appoint a new president who will implement robust measures to fight antisemitism, ensure the safety and well-being of Jewish students and faculty, and uphold academic freedom while maintaining respectful discourse. The Combat Antisemitism Movement stands ready to work with Columbia’s new leadership to create a learning environment free from hatred and discrimination.”
Minouche Shafik Steps Down as President of Columbia Universityhttps://t.co/GJnElwW6LN pic.twitter.com/iKWVflQwg6
— Columbia University (@Columbia) August 15, 2024
