Columbia University reached an agreement with the Trump administration Friday following a battle for its federal funding.
The Trump administration in early March pulled over $400 million from the university over its failure to protect Jewish students when its campus became the hotspot for antisemitic protests since the start of the Gaza War in 2023. University interim president Katrina Armstrong on Friday announced an update to Columbia’s policies and stated its newfound commitment to restoring order and protecting students.
In alignment with the Trump administration’s demands in order for the school to earn back its funding, Columbia agreed to ban masks on campus, hired additional campus police officers and beefed up its disciplinary office staff. The university also declared it will enforce the protest rules it already has on the books.
“This past year has been one of enormous progress, where our community of thoughtful faculty, students, and stakeholders has shaped a principled and methodical approach to meeting the moment’s challenges,” Armstrong said in the announcement. “Our response to the government agencies outlines the substantive work we’ve been doing over the last academic year to advance our mission, ensure uninterrupted academic activities, and make every student, faculty, and staff member safe and welcome on our campus.”
Addressing concerns that the university is ignoring civil rights law and illegally using race as a factor for admission, Columbia also said it will train staff to adhere to the affirmative action ban. […]
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