Columbia University, New York (Fox News) — Columbia University has appointed Jennifer L. Mnookin as the new president, starting in July 2026.

## Key Facts:
– Mnookin is currently the chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
– She previously served as dean of the UCLA School of Law and as a law professor at other universities.
– Mnookin has donated to Democratic campaigns and publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement.
– Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos thanked Mnookin for her service at UW-Madison.
– Columbia University faced federal scrutiny in the past and recently settled civil rights investigations with President Donald Trump.

## Conclusion:
Mnookin’s appointment as the new president of Columbia University comes amidst a time of change and federal scrutiny for the institution.