Summary
Columbia University has agreed to pay $221 million to the U.S. government following investigations by the Trump administration. The settlement allows Columbia to receive previously frozen federal funds and requires the university to address antisemitism on its campus. Columbia did not admit any wrongdoing but will take steps to prevent discrimination and improve support for Jewish students.
Key Facts
- Columbia University will pay a $200 million fine to the federal government over three years.
- An additional $21 million will settle a religious workplace harassment investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- The university did not admit to violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act or any wrongdoing.
- The settlement allows Columbia to access $1.3 billion in previously frozen federal funding for research.
- Columbia will make changes to tackle antisemitism, including updating their policies and hiring new faculty.
- The university will give more training on antisemitism to its community.
- Columbia will name coordinators to handle antisemitism reports and support Jewish students.
