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Columbia University Faces Funding Crisis Amid NIH Turmoil

6/21/2025

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Columbia University Negotiates

Columbia University is grappling with uncertainty as NIH grant funding hangs in the balance, following a sudden reversal of a tentative agreement with the Trump administration. Internal emails expose the turmoil, stemming from the administration's earlier termination of over 170 grants due to accusations of antisemitism, forcing Columbia to navigate complex negotiations while striving to preserve its independence.

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Trump's Visa Overhaul

The Trump administration's new vetting process for foreign student visa applicants now demands public access to social media accounts, raising concerns over privacy and national security. Meanwhile, a federal court has intervened, lifting a six-month ban on foreign students at Harvard, ensuring their continued enrollment amidst ongoing legal battles.

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Columbia University Negotiates

Columbia University is grappling with uncertainty as NIH grant funding hangs in the balance, following a sudden reversal of a tentative agreement with the Trump administration. Internal emails expose the turmoil, stemming from the administration's earlier termination of over 170 grants due to accusations of antisemitism, forcing Columbia to navigate complex negotiations while striving to preserve its independence.

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