Who Is Claire Shipman? Columbia University Replaces Acting President Days After Clash With Trump Admin

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Columbia University announced Claire Shipman as its new Acting President on Friday after Katrina A. Armstrong stepped down from the post. The development came a week after the university struck a deal with the Donald Trump administration to negotiate its federal funding.

"Armstrong is returning to lead the University's Irving Medical Center," Columbia University said in a statement on Friday. It did not give a reason for the change.

"Board of Trustees Co-Chair Claire Shipman has been appointed Acting President, effective immediately, and will serve until the Board completes its presidential search," it added.

Assuming the role as the new Acting President of Columbia University, Claire Shipman said,“I assume this role with a clear understanding of the serious challenges before us and a steadfast commitment to act with urgency, integrity, and work with our faculty to advance our mission, implement needed reforms, protect our students, and uphold academic freedom and open inquiry."

“Columbia's new permanent president, when that individual is selected, will conduct an appropriate review of the University's leadership team and structure to ensure we are best positioned for the future,” she said.

Who is Claire Shipman?

The Columbian University said Claire Shipman has served as a Co-Chair of the Columbia University's Board of Trustees since 2023, and has been on the Board since 2013.

She is a journalist, author, and public speaker. She is also an expert on confidence and women's leadership.

She holds a graduate degree in international affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies from Columbia College.

Claire Shipman has written four New York Times bestselling books - The Confidence Code, The Confidence Code for Girls, Living the Confidence Code and Womenomics.

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