Trump Administration Cuts Additional $30 Million in Federal Grants to Columbia University
The new cuts, part of a broader review of Columbia's federal funding, are tied to concerns over anti-Semitism and student protests on campus.
- The Trump administration has slashed $30 million in grants from Columbia University, following an earlier $400 million reduction in federal funding this month.
- The cuts were initiated by the Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism's ongoing review of Columbia's $5 billion in federal funding.
- Jeanine D'Armiento, chairwoman of Columbia's University Senate Executive Committee, is among those affected, with $2 million of the cuts tied to her research grants.
- D'Armiento has faced criticism for her role in supporting student activists involved in disruptive protests, including anti-Semitic incidents, and for advocating dialogue over disciplinary measures.
- The Trump administration has outlined steps Columbia must take to discuss restoring funding, including stricter enforcement of discipline policies and reforms to its admissions process.