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Columbia University Agrees to Pay $221 Million in Settlement to Restore Federal Research Grants

The deal establishes a federal monitor to oversee discrimination policy in response to longstanding antisemitism allegations.

President Donald Trump speaks during a reception for Republican members of Congress in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • Columbia will pay $200 million over three years to resolve claims of antisemitism-related discrimination against Jewish students and faculty.
  • The university also agreed to a $21 million settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to close its investigations.
  • A federal monitor will be appointed to review Columbia’s admissions and hiring practices and report on compliance.
  • Research grants suspended in March over antisemitism concerns will be reinstated, unlocking hundreds of millions in funding.
  • Columbia did not admit wrongdoing but acknowledged that Jewish community members endured unacceptable incidents, prompting institutional reforms.