Summary
Brown University agreed to pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce groups as part of a deal with the U.S. government. This deal restores federal research funding and ends investigations into alleged discrimination at the university. Brown will adopt certain policies in line with federal guidelines but maintains its right to academic freedom.
Key Facts
- Brown University will pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce development organizations.
- The agreement with the government will restore lost federal research funding.
- The deal ends investigations into alleged discrimination at Brown University.
- Brown will use government definitions of "male" and "female" and will not consider race in admissions.
- Brown will not be subject to a government-controlled monitor as part of the agreement.
- The federal government will reimburse Brown $50 million for unpaid grant costs.
- Brown agreed to measures addressing antisemitism, including partnerships with Israeli academics.
- The university will conduct a survey on the campus climate for Jewish students through a jointly chosen organization.
