Overview

• The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education found Columbia University violated Title VI by failing to address harassment of Jewish students over the past 19 months.
• Federal investigators cited Columbia's failure to investigate swastika vandalism, enforce protest policies, and implement effective antisemitism reporting mechanisms until summer 2024.
• The Trump administration revoked $400 million in federal funding in March 2025 over concerns about Columbia’s handling of antisemitism, with further cuts potentially at stake.
• Columbia has committed to working with federal agencies to address the findings and implement meaningful changes to protect Jewish students.
• The findings highlight tensions between federal oversight of antisemitism on campuses and university autonomy, with Columbia stating its dedication to combating all forms of harassment.