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Columbia University Faces Layoffs Amid $400M Grant Loss

5/6/2025

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Columbia University is grappling with the fallout from the Trump administration's cancellation of $400 million in federal grants, leading to the heartbreaking layoff of around 180 staff members. This drastic measure comes as the university struggles to combat antisemitic harassment and negotiate for restored funding, jeopardizing vital research and staffing in numerous departments.

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Columbia University is grappling with the fallout from the Trump administration's cancellation of $400 million in federal grants, leading to the heartbreaking layoff of around 180 staff members. This drastic measure comes as the university struggles to combat antisemitic harassment and negotiate for restored funding, jeopardizing vital research and staffing in numerous departments.