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Columbia University Moves to Reclaim $400M Federal Funding

3/23/2025

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Columbia University is taking bold steps to reclaim $400 million in federal funding halted by the Trump administration over antisemitism concerns. The reforms, which include banning masks, boosting police authority, and scrutinizing the Middle East studies department, have sparked fears among critics about potential threats to academic freedom and the ripple effect on other universities.

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Columbia University is taking bold steps to reclaim $400 million in federal funding halted by the Trump administration over antisemitism concerns. The reforms, which include banning masks, boosting police authority, and scrutinizing the Middle East studies department, have sparked fears among critics about potential threats to academic freedom and the ripple effect on other universities.