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Armstrong to step down as CEO of medical center, lead new institute for biomedical research

After briefly serving as interim University president, Armstrong returned to her roles as CEO of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and dean of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons last year.

By Erick Berlanga / Staff Photographer

Armstrong served as interim University president for seven months and 14 days.

By Emily Pickering • June 4, 2026 at 4:49 AM

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