Columbia University announced the termination of approximately 180 staff members due to the Trump administrationâs cancellation of $400 million in federal grants. The decision, as explained by acting president Claire Shipman, results from the university's failure to adequately address antisemitic harassment incidents against Jewish students. This cut represents a significant 20% of individuals tied to the affected grants. The loss of funding is expected to have broad repercussions on various university functions, prompting the administration to implement further measures to maintain financial stability and support forward-looking initiatives amidst challenging circumstances in higher education.
"Across the research portfolio we have had to make difficult choices and unfortunately, today, nearly 180 of our colleagues who have been working, in whole or in part, on impacted federal grants, will receive notices of non-renewal or termination."
"This represents about 20% of the individuals who are funded in some manner by the terminated grants. In the coming weeks and months, we will need to continue to take actions that preserve our financial flexibility..."
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