The acting president of Columbia University apologized to members of the school community Wednesday after leaked text messages showed she had suggested the removal of a Jewish trustee.“The things I said in a moment of frustration and stress were wrong.

Claire Shipman said she was “wrong” to have sent messages in 2023 and 2024 criticizing a trustee who was outspoken about the treatment of Jewish students.

Columbia University's interim president Claire Shipman apologizes privately after leaked texts show her targeting a Jewish trustee for pro-Israel views and calling for an Arab board member.