Columbia University agreed to pay a $200 million settlement to the federal government to resolve investigations into alleged violations of anti-discrimination laws. The settlement includes an additional $21 million to address claims brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The university will also reinstate terminated grants and restore federal funding for research, while implementing reforms such as banning face masks, enforcing ID policies for protesters, and hiring special safety officers. The agreement also mandates compliance with laws prohibiting race-based considerations in admissions and hiring. Despite the settlement, Columbia maintains it does not admit wrongdoing but acknowledges the need for reforms to address incidents affecting Jewish students and faculty.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/columbia-university-trump-administration-deal-settlement/
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