Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Columbia University Risks $5B Funding Over Jewish Student Safety

5/23/2025

27 6

Summary

Story summary

Columbia University faces a potential loss of $5 billion in federal funding after the Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department determined it violated Title VI by not safeguarding Jewish students from harassment. In response, the university has committed to implementing new oversight and reporting measures to rectify the situation and protect its students.

1 of 1

Story summary

Columbia University faces a potential loss of $5 billion in federal funding after the Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department determined it violated Title VI by not safeguarding Jewish students from harassment. In response, the university has committed to implementing new oversight and reporting measures to rectify the situation and protect its students.