Columbia University to Pay Over $220M to Restore Federal Funding
The university agrees to a settlement with the Trump administration, implementing reforms and paying more than $200 million to regain federal research funding.
Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump administration, agreeing to pay over $220 million to the federal government.
This payment aims to restore federal research money that was previously canceled due to concerns about antisemitism on campus.
Under the agreement, Columbia will pay a $200 million settlement over three years and an additional $21 million to settle investigations by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Acting University President Claire Shipman emphasized that this agreement marks a significant step forward for the institution, which faced federal scrutiny and uncertainty.
The deal requires Columbia to implement several reforms, including overhauling its student disciplinary process and adopting a new definition of antisemitism.
By doing so, the university aims to preserve its autonomy while maintaining its research partnerships with the government.
This settlement comes after threats of losing billions in government support, including grants previously canceled.
As part of the agreement, Columbia has agreed to review its Middle East curriculum for comprehensiveness and balance, appoint new faculty members to its Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, and eliminate programs promoting unlawful race-based outcomes or diversity targets.
The university will also be required to submit reports to a monitor ensuring that its programs do not promote unlawful DEI goals.
This settlement follows months of uncertainty and negotiations, marking an important milestone in the more than 270-year history of Columbia University.
This payment aims to restore federal research money that was previously canceled due to concerns about antisemitism on campus.
Under the agreement, Columbia will pay a $200 million settlement over three years and an additional $21 million to settle investigations by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Acting University President Claire Shipman emphasized that this agreement marks a significant step forward for the institution, which faced federal scrutiny and uncertainty.
The deal requires Columbia to implement several reforms, including overhauling its student disciplinary process and adopting a new definition of antisemitism.
By doing so, the university aims to preserve its autonomy while maintaining its research partnerships with the government.
This settlement comes after threats of losing billions in government support, including grants previously canceled.
As part of the agreement, Columbia has agreed to review its Middle East curriculum for comprehensiveness and balance, appoint new faculty members to its Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, and eliminate programs promoting unlawful race-based outcomes or diversity targets.
The university will also be required to submit reports to a monitor ensuring that its programs do not promote unlawful DEI goals.
This settlement follows months of uncertainty and negotiations, marking an important milestone in the more than 270-year history of Columbia University.
