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Columbia University Fights for $400M Amid Controversial Changes

3/22/2025

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Columbia University is taking bold steps to reclaim $400 million in federal funding, previously halted by the Trump administration. In a controversial move, the university will ban masks, bolster campus police powers, and scrutinize its Middle Eastern studies department. These measures come in the wake of antisemitism allegations linked to pro-Palestinian protests, igniting a fierce debate over academic freedom and government oversight in education.

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Columbia University is taking bold steps to reclaim $400 million in federal funding, previously halted by the Trump administration. In a controversial move, the university will ban masks, bolster campus police powers, and scrutinize its Middle Eastern studies department. These measures come in the wake of antisemitism allegations linked to pro-Palestinian protests, igniting a fierce debate over academic freedom and government oversight in education.