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Who’s who? Here are the key Columbia and Barnard administrators to know in 2025

For the second year in a row, both institutions have undergone administrative turnover.

By Stella Ragas / Photo Editor
Columbia’s new acting president and a new board of trustees chair at Barnard are two of the new administrators that have assumed their roles this past year.
By Joseph Zuloaga • August 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM







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