Claire Shipman

Claire Shipman is the Acting President of Columbia University. She is currently newsworthy due to a controversy surrounding the arrest of a Columbia student by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. According to statements released by Shipman and Columbia University, DHS agents misrepresented themselves to gain access to university housing. Specifically, the agents allegedly posed as New York police officers searching for a missing child to enter a residential building without a warrant and detain the student. This incident has sparked protests by Columbia students and condemnation from university administrators. Shipman's role is significant as she is the acting head of the institution responding to a serious breach of trust and navigating the complex legal and ethical implications of the incident, including concerns about immigration enforcement tactics and the safety and security of students on campus.