Columbia University has made a series of controversial policy changes in response to demands from the Trump administration, which threatened to cut $400 million in federal funding due to perceived antisemitic protests on campus regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. The changes include a review of the Middle Eastern studies department, new regulations for protests, and additional measures such as banning masks on campus. This ultimatum has raised concerns about academic freedom and institutional integrity, as Columbia aims to comply with the administration's conditions.
Columbia University has agreed to implement sweeping policy changes, including new protest rules, under pressure from the Trump administration regarding its Middle Eastern studies department.
The White House has threatened to withdraw significant federal funding from Columbia University due to perceived failures in managing protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.
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