By Jasper Ward and Kanishka Singh
In an important development, Columbia University has secured a funding agreement with the U.S. government, led by President Trump, according to an announcement made on Wednesday.
The university reported that it will pay a hefty fine of $200 million over the span of three years. This payment is intended to resolve claims that the institution didn’t adequately address the harassment faced by Jewish students on its campus.
According to Columbia, “With today’s agreement, many of the federal grants that were previously cut or paused back in March 2025 will be restored, ensuring that Columbia regains access to billions of dollars in existing and future federal funding.”
As of now, there has been no response from the U.S. Department of Education regarding this matter.
This revelation follows shortly after the university took disciplinary action against several students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus.
Back in March, the Trump administration had halted grants and contracts totaling around $400 million that were designated for this Ivy League institution. They attributed this decision to issues related to antisemitic harassment occurring on and around the New York City campus.
(Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Scott Malone)
