Columbia University president resigns following wave of antisemitic protests
American campuses have seen a wave of antisemitic and sometimes violent protests ever since last October's deadly attack on Israel by the terror group Hamas.
That fact has led several college heads to resign, with Columbia University president Minouche Shafik becoming the latest to do so.
College president cites "considerable toll" on her family in decision to step down
According to Politico, Shafik released a statement this week announcing that she will leave her position as students return to class.
"This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it has for others in our community," she was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
"Over the summer, I have been able to reflect and have decided that my moving on at this point would best enable Columbia to traverse the challenges ahead," Shafik explained.
Student sue Columbia and far-left lawmakers over illegal campus protest
This is not the first time Columbia University has made headlines in recent weeks, as Fox News reported that five anonymous students are suing the school along with several far-left members of Congress.
The plaintiffs allege that New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, and New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez helped to incite illegal protests on campus.
"The Gaza Encampment was extreme and outrageous conduct. It was illegal," Fox News quoted the lawsuit as stating in its complaint.
"It violated university rules. Its occupants harassed, followed, physically blocked, intimidated, and bullied Jewish students," the lawsuit goes on to allege.
