The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing the institution's inadequate response to antisemitism on campus. This move follows federal reviews of $51 million in contracts and over $5 billion in potential grants. Columbia's recent efforts to combat antisemitism, including the establishment of a disciplinary committee, were deemed insufficient. Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized the university for neglecting its obligations to protect Jewish students. Columbia has pledged to cooperate with the administration to regain funding but remains uncertain about the impact on its various projects and departments.
The Trump administration's decision to withdraw $400 million from Columbia University over its handling of antisemitism marks a significant escalation in federal scrutiny of campus policies.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized that Columbia has neglected its obligation to protect Jewish students, prompting the withdrawal of funds and heightened investigations into antisemitism.
In a bid to regain funding, Columbia University expressed its commitment to combatting antisemitism while responding to the federal government's serious announcement regarding their compliance with federal laws.
The U.S. Departments of Education, Health, and Justice coordinated their inquiry, indicating a broader government effort to address perceived failures by universities to address antisemitism.
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