Trump Administration Withdraws $400M in Columbia Funds, More Cuts Loom
Columbia University Faces Federal Funding Cuts Amidst Controversy
In a surprising twist last Friday, the Trump administration announced its decision to cut approximately $400 million worth of federal contracts and grants to Columbia University. This substantial figure accounts for nearly 8% of the university’s current $5 billion portfolio in federal grant commitments. A bold move, isn’t it? Yet, it wasn't entirely unexpected given the atmosphere of heightened scrutiny towards educational…