Columbia University Moves Toward Deal With Trump Administration Over Federal Funding

Facing a $400 million funding cut, Columbia is reportedly finalizing compliance with federal demands, sparking concerns over academic freedom and government overreach.

The Trump administration revoked $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, citing inadequate responses to antisemitism and pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Columbia is reportedly close to agreeing to federal demands, including banning masks, adopting a definition of antisemitism, and placing academic departments under receivership.
The administration's detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has intensified criticism of both Columbia's and the government's handling of campus activism.
Critics, including Jewish scholars, argue the funding cuts and demands undermine academic freedom and fail to effectively address antisemitism.
Columbia has implemented new policies, such as creating an Office of Institutional Equity, as part of efforts to meet federal conditions and restore funding.