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Columbia University Reaches Landmark $220 Million Deal with Trump Administration Over Antisemitism Allegations

Columbia University Reaches Landmark $220 Million Deal with Trump Administration Over Antisemitism Allegations

Columbia University Reaches Landmark $220 Million Deal with Trump Administration Over Antisemitism Allegations Columbia University has finalized a significant $220 million agreement with the Trump administration, aimed at resolving allegations regarding the university’s handling of antisemitism amid campus protests. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, speaking on Thursday, July 17, 2025, expressed her satisfaction with the deal, calling it a “cultural change” for universities. The settlement, which sees Columbia paying $200 million to the federal government over three years, restores nearly half…

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Columbia University Agrees to $220M Settlement with Trump Administration Over Antisemitism and DEI Policies

Columbia University Agrees to $220M Settlement with Trump Administration Over Antisemitism and DEI Policies

Columbia University Agrees to $220M Settlement with Trump Administration Over Antisemitism and DEI Policies Columbia University has reached a landmark agreement with the Trump administration, committing to pay over $220 million to resolve allegations related to antisemitism on campus and to restore crucial federal funding. The deal, announced on Wednesday, culminates a period of intense federal scrutiny following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which led to widespread campus protests and heightened tensions at the Ivy League institution….

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Columbia University Settles with Trump Administration for $200M Amidst Campus Protest Fallout

Columbia University Settles with Trump Administration for $200M Amidst Campus Protest Fallout

Columbia University Settles with Trump Administration for $200M Amidst Campus Protest Fallout In a significant development for higher education, Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million to the federal government, settling a long-standing dispute with the Trump administration. The agreement, announced by the university and confirmed by President Trump on social media, resolves accusations that the institution failed to adequately address antisemitism on its New York City campus, particularly in the wake of last year’s Israel-Gaza war protests. This…

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Columbia University Settles Long-Standing Dispute Over Trump-Era Funding Cuts

Columbia University Settles Long-Standing Dispute Over Trump-Era Funding Cuts

Columbia University Settles Long-Standing Dispute Over Trump-Era Funding Cuts Columbia University has announced a significant settlement, agreeing to pay the former Trump administration $200 million to resolve a dispute stemming from allegations of antisemitism and other campus issues during Trump’s presidency. This agreement brings to a close a period of intense federal scrutiny and institutional uncertainty for the prestigious university. The dispute originated when the Trump administration, shortly after taking office, revoked $400 million in federal funding from Columbia. This…

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University Leaders Grilled by Congress Over Persistent Campus Antisemitism

University Leaders Grilled by Congress Over Persistent Campus Antisemitism

University Leaders Grilled by Congress Over Persistent Campus Antisemitism Leaders from several prominent universities, including Georgetown University, faced rigorous questioning from a U.S. House panel on Tuesday regarding their handling of persistent antisemitism on college campuses. The hearing, convened by the House Committee on Education and Workforce, aimed to scrutinize institutional responses to rising antisemitic incidents and their root causes. Interim President Robert Groves of Georgetown University, alongside Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez of The City University of New York and…

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Harvard Under Fire: Federal Probe Alleges Civil Rights Violations, Lawsuit Hearing Imminent

Harvard Under Fire: Federal Probe Alleges Civil Rights Violations, Lawsuit Hearing Imminent

Harvard Under Fire: Federal Probe Alleges Civil Rights Violations, Lawsuit Hearing Imminent A federal investigation has concluded that Harvard University violated civil rights law by failing to adequately protect Jewish students on campus, a finding that could jeopardize significant federal funding for the prestigious institution. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) stated in its findings that Harvard demonstrated “deliberate indifference” and was a “willful participant in anti-Semitic harassment” of its Jewish community members…

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University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI

University of Virginia President James Ryan Resigns Amid DOJ Pressure Over DEI The President of the University of Virginia, James Ryan, has resigned his position, effective immediately, following intense pressure from the United States Department of Justice. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by the Trump administration, now in its second term. In an email circulated to the university community on Friday, Ryan confirmed his departure, stating his resignation was aimed…

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Harvard vs. Trump Administration: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle Over International Student Admissions

Harvard vs. Trump Administration: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle Over International Student Admissions

Harvard vs. Trump Administration: A Deep Dive into the Legal Battle Over International Student Admissions The ongoing legal dispute between Harvard University and the Trump administration regarding the admission of international students has reached a critical juncture. A federal judge, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, has postponed a decision on a preliminary injunction until the following week. This injunction would supersede two existing temporary restraining orders (TROs) that have prevented the enforcement of a proclamation barring international students from studying…

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