Columbia University names Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik as school's first female presidentFor the first time school history, Columbia University is electing a female president. Economist Nemat “Minouche” Shafik will become the school's 20th president taking over from Lee C. Bollinger, the university announced Wednesday morning. Bollinger became the school's 19th president in 2002 and is the longest serving Ivy League president. Shafik, who runs the London School of Economics, takes over as higher education faces ruckus over issues including costs and the potential end of affirmative action. Education: Is the push for career education in schools prioritizing business over students?
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