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Columbia University Agrees to Trump Demands to Restore Federal Funding

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By Web Desk Published March 22, 2025 3 Min Read
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Columbia University has agreed to implement several demands from the Trump administration to restore federal funding that was cut earlier this month over allegations of antisemitism on campus.

In a 4,000-word memo released Friday, the Ivy League institution outlined reforms to its disciplinary process. It plans to hire campus security officers with arrest powers and appoint a senior administrator to review its Middle East studies programs.

The funding freeze, which Columbia has called unconstitutional, affects hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants and contracts. The Trump administration has warned at least 60 other universities of similar action, making Columbia’s response a test case for academic institutions nationwide.

Columbia University agrees to Trump demands in effort to restore federal funding.https://t.co/yqZpju6PsP

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 21, 2025

Columbia University Controversial Reforms

One of the most contentious demands was placing Columbia’s Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies departments under academic receivership, effectively stripping faculty of control for five years. While Columbia did not explicitly agree to this, it announced plans to review leadership and ensure a “balanced approach” in Middle East-related courses.

Critics argue that these measures represent an unprecedented federal intrusion into academic governance. Todd Wolfson, a professor at Rutgers University and president of the American Association of University Professors, called it “the greatest incursion into academic freedom since the McCarthy era.”

Columbia University has announced a series of new policies following President Trump's revocation of $400 million in federal funding over campus protests https://t.co/JN5shl6zlm

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 21, 2025

Students and faculty have expressed frustration over the university’s decision. Mohammad Hemeida, chair of the Student Governing Board, criticized Columbia for failing to consult stakeholders before making concessions. “It’s incredibly disappointing Columbia gave in to government pressure instead of standing firm on its commitments to academic freedom,” he said.

Columbia University Security Measures and Protest Policies

Columbia confirmed recruiting 36 new peace officers with arrest powers, aligning with another Trump administration demand. This follows months of protests on campus over the Israel-Gaza war, which included large demonstrations, tent encampments, and calls for divestment from Israel.

Columbia University has announced a series of new policies following President Trump's revocation of $400 million in federal funding over campus protests https://t.co/RKCSUku0Pv

— CNN (@CNN) March 21, 2025

The university also clarified existing restrictions on face masks during protests, except for medical or religious reasons. However, it did not commit to enforcing a rule requiring students to display their Columbia ID badges visibly, another administration demand.

The funding freeze has already disrupted critical medical and scientific research, affecting projects ranging from AI-assisted nursing tools to women’s reproductive health studies. Researchers warn that further delays could significantly set back progress in these fields.

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