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Columbia University Moves to Regain $400M Federal Funding Amid Criticism

Columbia University is implementing policy changes to address antisemitism and academic freedom concerns amid federal funding cuts totaling $400 million.

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  2. McMahon says Columbia U. on track to recover funding

    The Trump administration’s crackdown on Columbia University, where a massive pro-Palestinian protest movement began with a tent encampment last spring, has thrust the campus into crisis and sparked fears of similar actions at colleges across the country.

    McMahon says Columbia U. on track to recover funding

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  3. Education Secretary: Columbia On Track to Recover Funding

    The Trump administration's crackdown on Columbia University, where a massive pro-Palestinian protest movement began with a tent encampment last spring, has thrust the campus into crisis and sparked fears of similar actions at colleges across the country.

    Education Secretary: Columbia On Track to Recover Funding

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  4. Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding

    The Trump administration’s crackdown on Columbia University, where a massive pro-Palestinian protest movement began with a tent encampment last spring, has thrust the campus into crisis and sparked fears of similar actions at colleges across the country.

    Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding

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  5. Education secretary on canceled Columbia money: ‘We are on the right track’

    Columbia said last Friday that it had agreed to demands that the Trump administration had laid out to start discussions on having the money returned.

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Updated: Mar 23rd, 2025, 7:45 PM ET

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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that Columbia University is on track to recover $400 million in federal funding after agreeing to policy changes demanded by the Trump administration. Interim President Katrina Armstrong reiterated the university's commitment to ensuring safety and addressing antisemitism on campus. Changes include new supervision of the Middle East studies department and adjustments to protest rules. However, the decision has faced backlash from faculty and free speech organizations concerned about academic freedom. Negotiations are ongoing, with McMahon expressing optimism about restoring the university’s funding.

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  • Columbia University is engaging in discussions with the Trump administration to restore $400 million in federal funding after agreeing to implement policy changes related to antisemitism and campus safety.

  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon believes that Columbia is moving in the right direction to secure the restoration of funding and has acknowledged the administration's concerns regarding the treatment of Jewish students.

  • The university's commitment to addressing issues such as intellectual diversity and supervision of its Middle East studies department is seen as a necessary step towards ensuring compliance with federal demands.

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