Columbia University nears deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
NEW YORK (WPVI) -- Columbia University is reportedly nearing a deal to give into the Trump administration's demands to secure millions in funding.
The demands include a mask ban, reforming its admissions process and a major crackdown on anti-Israel protests on campus.
The Trump administration is acting quickly to make an example of Columbia as it demands stronger action against allegations of anti-Jewish bias on college campuses.
This all comes after last year's protests on Columbia University's campus over the war in Gaza. At times, the protests resulted in clashes between pro-Palestinian and Israeli supporters.
As a result, Columbia is now without federal funding. The university is facing a deadline to agree to nine demands before the Trump Administration considers restoring the $400 million in federal funding.
The demands include:
- Enforcing discipline of Hamilton Hall protesters
- Moving the disciplinary process to the office of the president
- Formalize the definition of antisemitism
- Reform the admissions process
- An on-campus mask ban
Interim President Katrina Armstrong addressed concerns in a letter to the Columbia community Wednesday, saying in part:
"Responsible stewardship means we must consider every appropriate action, work with our partners across the nation, and we are doing so ... But we will never compromise our values of
NEW YORK (WPVI) -- Columbia University is reportedly nearing a deal to give into the Trump administration's demands to secure millions in funding.
The demands include a mask ban, reforming its admissions process and a major crackdown on anti-Israel protests on campus.
The Trump administration is acting quickly to make an example of Columbia as it demands stronger action against allegations of anti-Jewish bias on college campuses.
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This all comes after last year's protests on Columbia University's campus over the war in Gaza. At times, the protests resulted in clashes between pro-Palestinian and Israeli supporters.
As a result, Columbia is now without federal funding. The university is facing a deadline to agree to nine demands before the Trump Administration considers restoring the $400 million in federal funding.
The demands include:
- Enforcing discipline of Hamilton Hall protesters
- Moving the disciplinary process to the office of the president
- Formalize the definition of antisemitism
- Reform the admissions process
- An on-campus mask ban
Interim President Katrina Armstrong addressed concerns in a letter to the Columbia community Wednesday, saying in part:
"Responsible stewardship means we must consider every appropriate action, work with our partners across the nation, and we are doing so ... But we will never compromise our values of pedagogical independence, our commitment to academic freedom, or our obligation to follow the law."
The deadline for Columbia to agree to meet the demands from the Trump administration was Thursday, but published reports say the deadline is extended to Friday.....
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Colombia bending the knee. Apparently it is all about the Benjamins.
