Columbia U.S to Pay $200M to Settle Trump-Era Investigations
By Myra Okafor
New York, July 24, 2025 — Columbia University announced it will pay over $200 million in a settlement with the Trump administration, resolving federal investigations that had led to the suspension of much of its federal funding Reuters. The probe, initiated under former President Trump, reviewed alleged violations tied to federal research grants. Under the settlement, Columbia will regain the majority of its suspended funds.
This agreement arrives amid persistent tension with the Trump administration. Law firms indicate Columbia will also revise compliance protocols in grant submissions to ensure more robust oversight Reuters. Meanwhile, the university continues to challenge other federal mandates, including ongoing disputes over campus policies and academic freedoms.
