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Interim President Katrina Armstrong

Katrina Armstrong became the interim president of Columbia University on August 14, 2024. She is also the chief executive officer of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, which includes the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the School of Nursing, the College of Dental Medicine, and the Mailman School of Public Health. She also is executive vice president for Health and Biomedical Sciences for Columbia University. Dr. Armstrong is an internationally recognized investigator in medical decision making, quality of care, and cancer prevention and outcomes, an award-winning teacher, and a practicing primary care physician.

David Greenwald and Claire Shipman, co-chairs of the Columbia Board of Trustees, in a letter to the University community called Dr. Armstrong “a medical leader who cares deeply about community and society—a scientist and a humanist...The right leader for this moment.” About Interim President Katrina Armstrong.

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Affirming our Mission

November 25, 2024

I am writing to engage you in what it means for our community to actively embody our mission and principles at this turbulent time.

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A Message for Our Community About Election Week

November 1, 2024

Presidential elections are moments of civic engagement that shape the country’s policy agenda and political direction for the coming four years.

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Announcement Regarding Linda Fried, Dean of the Mailman School of Public Health

October 16, 2024

I write to share that Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, has informed me that she will be stepping down as Dean of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Senior Vice President of Columbia University Irving Medical Center at the end of the academic year.

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Update for Our Community

October 6, 2024

I am writing to update you on our current situation on campus, our understanding of what different groups are planning given the significance of the week ahead, and our preparations to support you and the Columbia community.

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Supporting Our Community

October 1, 2024

 I want to assure you that the University’s leadership is working together to prepare for this period and to support our community.

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Michel Sadelain Appointed Inaugural Director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy

September 30, 2024

This new University-wide initiative builds on our existing research into cell and gene therapies and aims to drive greater progress in fundamental and translational science at Columbia.

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