Columbia University has agreed to pay $221 million in settlements following a federal investigation into allegations of failing to protect Jewish students. Under the agreement, the university will pay $200 million over the next three years. Interim President Claire Shipman called the settlement a significant step after a period of federal scrutiny.
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon praised Columbia’s reforms as a model for other universities, while President Trump expressed satisfaction with the historic settlement. The university also announced disciplinary actions against over 70 students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, including suspensions and expulsions.
