What’s in the $200m deal Trump has struck with Columbia University?
Summary
Columbia University in New York City agreed to pay $221 million to settle claims with the U.S. government about not addressing anti-Semitism on campus. In exchange, the federal government will reinstate billions in funding that had been frozen. The university must also make changes to its programs and curriculum as part of the agreement.Key Facts
- Columbia University will pay $200 million over three years to the U.S. government and $21 million to resolve claims by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- The settlement allows Columbia to regain access to federal funding, which was previously cut off.
- Columbia must appoint an administrator to ensure compliance with the agreement.
- The university will review its Middle East curriculum to make it "comprehensive and balanced."
- A new faculty team will be appointed to the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies at Columbia.
- Bart Schwartz will act as an independent monitor, reporting on Columbia's compliance with the deal.
- The university aims to address anti-Semitism complaints that sparked the settlement.
- The deal follows protests on campus related to Israel’s conflict in Gaza, which were accused of turning into anti-Semitism.
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