Columbia University announced it will terminate nearly 180 staff positions due to the loss of $400 million in federal grants, attributed to the Trump administration's claims that the university did not adequately shield students from antisemitic harassment. Acting President Claire Shipman confirmed that the university is going through financial strain, prompted by tightened budget constraints and the need to make significant spending cuts. She pledged ongoing discussions with the federal government to explore potential funding solutions amid these difficult changes affecting both faculty and research efforts.
We have had to make deliberate, considered decisions about the allocation of our financial resources. Those decisions also impact our greatest resource, our people.
The university was continuing discussions with the federal government on funding to resume research activity. We are working on and planning for every eventuality.
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