What we know about Columbia's $221 million settlement with the Trump administration
Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government. The agreement was made to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus.
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2 developments- Jul 23, 2025Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
- Jul 25, 2025What Columbia's Trump settlement could mean for Harvard, higher education
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