Columbia University to pay $200M in settlement with Trump administration

9 months ago

Columbia University agrees to pay $200m to the Trump administration over accusations of failing to protect Jewish students.
The settlement involves returning some of the $400m in frozen federal grants and implementing campus rule changes.
Columbia was targeted for alleged failures to curb antisemitism during Israel-Gaza war protests.
The agreement includes appointing an independent monitor and reinstating most cancelled grants.
Columbia's compliance contrasts with Harvard, which is suing the administration over funding suspensions.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon praises Columbia's reforms as a model for other universities.

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