Lee Bollinger
Lee Bollinger is the president emeritus of Columbia University and a prominent legal scholar, particularly known for his work in constitutional law and free speech. As a professor at Columbia Law School, Bollinger has been an advocate for balancing the protection of free speech with the need to combat discrimination and harassment on college campuses, particularly in light of rising antisemitism.
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Lee Bollinger left the presidency of Columbia University in 2023, leading to a series of leadership changes.
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Israel· 2026-01-26
Lee Bollinger is the former president of Columbia University, whose writing Panos Papapanou admires.
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Greece· 2025-11-17
Former Columbia University president Lee Bollinger said on Sunday that the Trump administration’s attacks on academic institutions represent a significant attack on first amendment rights.
Massachusetts governor calls Trump’s attacks on Harvard ‘bad for science’ | Massachusetts
United Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Lee Bollinger, former president of Columbia University, expressed concern over the government's intrusion into academic decision-making.
Como Trump planejou sua campanha de pressão total sobre as universidades de elite dos EUA
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-16
Lee Bollinger is a prominent figure in American academia and served as the president of Columbia University from 2002 to 2023.
Lee Bollinger, ancien président de l’université Columbia : « L’administration Trump n’hésite pas à engager des représailles contre ceux qui ont des opinions qu’elle réprouve »
France· 2025-04-10
Lee Bollinger, Columbia’s president, described the changes imposed by the Trump administration as the most serious intrusion into academic freedom.
Trump is using the power of government to punish opponents. They’re struggling to respond
United States· 2025-03-30
Lee Bollinger was the president of Columbia University who confronted Ahmadinejad during his visit.
Is Trump’s authoritarian lurch following the playbook of Iran’s Ahmadinejad? | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
Lee Bollinger, Columbia’s president, warned about the serious intrusion into academic freedom by the Trump administration.
Heat from Trump administration puts Columbia, Harvard and other top university leaders in ‘terrible position’United States· 2025-03-21
Lee Bollinger, president emeritus of Columbia University, told CNN that he supports a heightened focus on combating antisemitism.
US colleges vie to address alleged antisemitism as Trump administration cracks downUnited States· 2025-02-21
