Summary
Columbia University has agreed to pay $221 million to resolve claims from the Trump administration that it did not properly address anti-Semitism on campus. Part of the agreement involves Columbia regaining access to millions in federal grants. The university also commits to reforms to prevent future harassment against Jewish students.
Key Facts
- Columbia University will pay $221 million to settle claims of not addressing anti-Semitism well.
- This includes a $200 million payment over three years to the federal government and a $21 million payment to settle other claims.
- The settlement allows Columbia to access previously frozen federal grants.
- Columbia commits to changes such as hiring more safety staff and changing disciplinary processes to avoid harassment against Jews.
- Columbia will stick to merit-based admissions and stop programs that aim to achieve race-based outcomes or quotas.
- The university disagrees with claims that it violated civil rights laws but acknowledges challenges with anti-Semitism.
- The settlement was seen as a win for Trump’s push for more control over campus issues, like support for Palestine.
- Nearly 80 Columbia students faced disciplinary action for participating in protests related to these issues.
