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Cornell Settles for $60M, Restores $250M in Funding

11/7/2025

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Cornell University will pay $60 million and accept the interpretation of civil rights laws by U.S. President Donald Trump to restore federal funding and end investigations.
President Michael Kotlikoff announced the agreement, stating it protects academic freedom and reinstates over $250 million in research funding previously withheld due to alleged civil rights violations.
Kotlikoff emphasized that the funding freeze disrupted research, affected careers, and jeopardized academic programs.

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Cornell University will pay $60 million and accept the interpretation of civil rights laws by U.S. President Donald Trump to restore federal funding and end investigations.
President Michael Kotlikoff announced the agreement, stating it protects academic freedom and reinstates over $250 million in research funding previously withheld due to alleged civil rights violations.
Kotlikoff emphasized that the funding freeze disrupted research, affected careers, and jeopardized academic programs.