Columbia University disciplines 70 students
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Columbia University disciplined dozens of students this week after its Judicial Board investigated pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Butler Library this year and at another campus location last year.
Columbia University said Wednesday it had reached a settlement with the Trump administration to end federal investigations into civil rights violations stemming from the divisive protests at the New York City campus over the Israel-Hamas war.
The $220 million settlement divides the payment into $200 million for the federal government, and $20 million for Jewish employees who were discriminated against during the anti-Israel protests.
Education Secretary McMahon highlighted Columbia University's new accountability measures and cooperation with the NYPD after the historic $200 million settlement.
Columbia University has agreed to a $220 million settlement with the US government following a federal investigation into its handling of antisemitism during protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The Trump administration pulled $400 million in federal funding from Columbia this year over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.
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Columbia professors demand answers as White House finalizes negotiations with Ivy League university
Columbia professors sent a letter to the university's president outlining items that should be included in a deal with the White House.
Columbia will pay the Trump administration $200 million but get back most of the $400 million in federal funding that was cut amid allegations of antisemitism.