Shafik, who often goes by her nickname Minouche, emigrated from Alexandria,
Egypt at age 4 with her family, has cited her upbringing as a pivotal
influence on her education, and was praised by Columbia officials as a
“perfect candidate” for university president, according to a letter from
the Jonathan Lavine, former ...
Who Is Nemat Shafik, Columbia President Facing Calls To Resign