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Northwestern Pays $75M to Resolve Antisemitism Claims

11/30/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, Northwestern University will pay $75 million to the U.S. government to resolve investigations and restore $790 million in federal research funding.
The agreement follows claims Northwestern inadequately addressed antisemitism.
Northwestern will revoke a prior agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters and comply with federal anti-discrimination laws.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the deal as a model for other institutions.

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, Northwestern University will pay $75 million to the U.S. government to resolve investigations and restore $790 million in federal research funding.
The agreement follows claims Northwestern inadequately addressed antisemitism.
Northwestern will revoke a prior agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters and comply with federal anti-discrimination laws.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the deal as a model for other institutions.