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Brown University strikes $50m deal to end Trump administration pressure

Brown University strikes $50m deal to end Trump administration pressure

Summary

Brown University has reached an agreement with the administration of President Donald Trump to restore frozen federal funding. Under the deal, Brown will pay $50 million over 10 years for workforce development and comply with certain demands related to its policies and community support.

Key Facts

  • Brown University is the third Ivy League school to make a deal with Trump's administration.
  • The agreement involves $50 million to be paid over 10 years to support workforce development in Rhode Island.
  • Brown has pledged to support its local Jewish community through research and educational programs.
  • The university must conduct a survey to ensure a welcoming environment for Jewish students and staff.
  • The deal restricts Brown's acknowledgment of transgender students in certain university policies.
  • Brown must provide data on student admissions for a comprehensive audit, avoiding racial proxies.
  • Brown managed to avoid an independent monitor to ensure compliance, which Columbia University was required to accept.

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