Columbia University cedes to Trump’s demands with series of reforms
Measures at Ivy League institution trigger concern over academic freedom
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Columbia cedes to Trump admin. demands after threat to withhold funds
Columbia University appears to have ceded to the Trump administration’s demands after a threat to withhold $400 million in federal funds.ABC News - 1d -
Columbia University Cedes to Trump Demands for Federal Funding
Columbia’s concessions have brought swift criticism.Inc. - 5h -
Columbia University signals it will comply with Trump administration's demands
Columbia University signaled Wednesday that it would comply with the Trump administration's demands in return for restoring $400 million in federal funding, saying it would "engage in constructive ...NBC News - 4d -
Columbia University agrees to Trump demands in effort to restore federal funding
Columbia University has agreed to a list of demands by the Trump administration in order to start negotiations on restoring $400 million in federal funding that was stripped from the university ...NBC News - 1d -
Columbia concedes to Trump administration demands
The Trump administration demanded changes at Columbia University over alleged antisemitism on campus, with the school facing a freeze of $400 million in federal funds if they refused to comply. NBC ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump antisemitism task force chief: Columbia settlement 'not even close'
Leo Terrell, chief of the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, says Columbia University is “not even close” to meeting the Trump administration's demands for reforms in order to return some ...The Hill - 2d -
Columbia agrees to Trump administration's demands after funding cut
Columbia University said Friday it has agreed to a list of demands from the Trump administration as it seeks to begin talks to restore $400 million in federal funding. After the administration cut ...The Hill - 1d -
Columbia University announces mask ban, hiring of special officers
Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.CBS News - 1d -
Columbia University announces mask ban, hiring of special officers
Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.CBS News - 1d -
Columbia under pressure to resist Trump administration demands
Scholars say government threat to further cut federal funding at Ivy League university contains ‘glaring legal problems’Financial Times - Mar. 16 -
Columbia Agrees to Trump’s Demands After Federal Funds Are Stripped
The administration has moved to cut $400 million in federal funding to the university without changes to its policies and rules.The New York Times - 1d -
House members demand release of Palestinian activist arrested at Columbia
Fourteen members of Congress have signed a letter demanding the release of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained by ICE last week.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Protests grow over Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist's arrest
A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Nationwide protests planned after arrest of former Columbia University activist by ICE
Nationwide protests are planned this weekend after Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student activist, was arrested by immigration authorities, fueling tensions between the Trump ...NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Columbia University’s Concessions to Trump Seen as a Watershed
Threatened with losing $400 million in federal funding, the university agreed to overhaul its protest policies and security practices.The New York Times - 18h -
Legal Experts Question Trump’s Authority to Cancel Columbia’s Funding
The government has demanded drastic changes to the university before it will consider reinstating $400 million. Lee C. Bollinger, the school’s former president, calls it an “existential threat.”The New York Times - 6d -
Why Trump’s Ultimatum to Columbia Could Upend Higher Education
A demand for the university’s administration to place the Middle Eastern studies department under receivership could signal a broader crackdown across the United States.The New York Times - 3d -
University in US agrees to Trump administration's demand for mask ban
The Trump administration has warned 60 universities funding may be cut if they do not address allegations of antisemitism on campuses.BBC News - 1d -
Donald Trump’s war on America’s universities
The administration has chosen Columbia University as the site of the first battle in a much wider conflictFinancial Times - 2d -
DHS agents serve warrants at Columbia University after protests over Mahmoud Khalil's arrest
Columbia University confirms Homeland Security agents entered two university residences Thursday night with warrants, but no one was arrested or taken into custody. Earlier in the day, dozens of ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration outlines 'next steps' toward restoring Columbia grants
The Trump administration sent a letter to Columbia University outlining “next steps” the institution must take to restore some of its federal funding. The administration earlier this month cut ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Universities in precarious position as Trump uses research funding as a wedge
The Trump administration is taking advantage of the entanglement of university finances and government funding, seeking to put schools on a short leash tied to their research capabilities. ...The Hill - 6d -
It’s not about antisemitism: The real reason Trump is going after Columbia University
The Trump administration’s actions are part of a concerted assault on key institutions critical to the functioning of government and democracy.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Judge demands answers after Trump administration ignores rulings over deportation flights
A judge is demanding answers as to why the Trump administration ignored his ruling on a series of deportation flights. According to the Constitution, the decision should have been binding. However, ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump Demands Major Changes in Columbia Discipline and Admissions Rules
A letter outlining “immediate next steps” arrived less than a week after the administration said it was canceling $400 million in grants and contracts.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Jewish scholars condemn cancelation of federal funding to Columbia
A group of 400 Jewish professors and students have written a letter condemning the cancelation of some $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, a move the Trump administration says ...The Hill - 3d -
Education secretary on canceled Columbia money: 'We are on the right track'
Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Sunday discussed the possible restoration of $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, saying that the Trump administration and the school “are on ...The Hill - 5h -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University
Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
DHS arrests another student involved in Columbia university protests
According to the sources, it was part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on individuals it has described as espousing the views of Hamas.ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Palestinian activist who led student protests at Columbia faces deportation
Over the weekend, Columbia University grad Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and is facing deportation. He is a green card holder, but the Trump administration says the arrest stems from his involvement ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator
Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalation. Mahmoud Khalil , the recent Columbia University graduate who was detained by Ice on ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee
Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia and Lawmakers to Keep Activists’ Names Secret
Mahmoud Khalil is among pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeted by the government, which has demanded records from the university. He joined seven unnamed students in the case.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Decades Ago, Columbia Refused to Pay Trump $400 Million
A quarter century ago, the university was looking to expand. It considered, and rejected, property owned by Donald Trump. He did not forget it.The New York Times - 1d -
The US government has sent Columbia University a ransom note | Sheldon Pollock
Like a mob boss, the government threatens to cut off two of the university’s fingers: academic freedom and faculty governance. On 15 March, Columbia University received what can only be described ...The Guardian - 4d -
Judge blocks removal of Palestinian activist detained at Columbia University
ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on Saturday night, said his attorney, Amy Greer.ABC News - Mar. 10
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