Summary
Cornell University agreed to the Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights laws and will pay $60 million to settle federal investigations. This settlement allows Cornell to regain access to over $250 million in frozen federal research funding. The agreement also aims to preserve Cornell's academic independence and ongoing federal partnerships.
Key Facts
- Cornell University will pay $60 million to settle the issue.
- The payments include $30 million to the U.S. government and another $30 million for agricultural research.
- Over $250 million in research funding was previously frozen due to investigations.
- The agreement involved accepting the Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights laws.
- President Michael Kotlikoff stated this deal ends months of negotiations.
- The settlement restores Cornell's access to federal research funding.
- Cornell aims to maintain academic independence in this agreement.
