Minouche Shafik

Economist · Egypt · On the map · Academics · Born 1962 · age 64

Nemat Talaat Shafik, Baroness Shafik, commonly known as Minouche Shafik, is a British-American academic and economist. She served as the president and vice chancellor of the London School of Economics from 2017 to 2023, and then as the 20th president of Columbia University from July 2023 to August 2024.

Minouche Shafik is read about 138 times a day, in 13 languages.

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2024“The wave of protests, encampments, and building takeovers has since spread across the US and around the world.”In their words9 May 2024Universities must engage in serious soul searching on protestsRead the whole statement

“Free speech is the bedrock of academic inquiry and excellence.”In their words9 May 2024Universities must engage in serious soul searching on protestsRead the whole statement

“Over the last few months, we have been patient in tolerating unauthorized demonstrations, including the encampment.”In their words8 May 2024A Message from President Minouche ShafikRead the whole statement

“Columbia has a long and proud tradition of protest and activism on many important issues such as the Vietnam War, civil rights, and the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa.”In their words8 May 2024A Message from President Minouche ShafikRead the whole statement

“Our values - as well as our duties under civil rights laws - compel us to condemn hate and to protect every member of our community from harassment and discrimination.”In their words29 April 2024Statement from Columbia University President Minouche ShafikRead the whole statement

“But we must take into account the rights of all members of our community. The encampment has created an unwelcoming environment for many of our Jewish students and faculty.”In their words29 April 2024Statement from Columbia University President Minouche ShafikRead the whole statement

1962Born13 August 1962

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Shafik in 2020

Shafik on the far right with Barack Obama and Christine Lagarde, 2011

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Minouche Shafik

4 statements, newest first

From my perspective, there are two issues at stake.
9 May 2024 · Universities must engage in serious soul searching on protests, Own words
For me, the lesson is clear.
9 May 2024 · Universities must engage in serious soul searching on protests, Own words
It is going to take time to heal, but I know we can do that together.
8 May 2024 · A Message from President Minouche Shafik, Own words