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Columbia University professors protest sweeping policy changes after Trump administration demands – The Times of India

Columbia professors protest policy changes following Trump administration demands. (Reuters Photo) Columbia University professors staged a protest on March 23, 2025, in response to the university’s agreement to implement several policy changes following demands by the Trump administration. These changes are part of an effort to restore $400 million in federal funding, which was previously pulled from the Ivy League institution. Professors and university staff gathered outside the gates of the university, voicing their concerns over what they believe to be a threat to academic freedom.The university’s interim president had announced last week that Columbia would comply with a series of demands, including hiring 36 new special officers with arresting powers and modifying the disciplinary pro...

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Columbia University faces backlash for $400M deal with Trump administration: Is this the end of academic freedom? – The Times of India

Columbia University’s $400M deal with Trump sparks protests over academic freedom (AP Photo) Columbia University is facing growing backlash after agreeing to a $400M deal with the Trump administration. Critics argue that the agreement undermines the institution’s autonomy and academic freedom, with the deal setting new conditions that could radically alter campus policies. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced that Columbia is on track to regain its federal funding after complying with the administration's controversial demands, including the removal of face mask mandates, the hiring of 36 new security officers, and the establishment of a new senior vice provost to oversee specific academic departments.As the deal goes into effect, students and faculty have expressed deep concerns ab...

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Why Trump’s ultimatum to Columbia could reshape higher education across the US – The Times of India

Federal intervention at Columbia threatens future of academic autonomy in the US. (AP Photo) Former President Donald Trump's recent ultimatum to Columbia University could set a dangerous precedent for US higher education. Issued in March 2025, the ultimatum demands that Columbia place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department under academic receivership for at least five years. The stakes are high, with $400 million in canceled government grants and contracts looming over the university.The demand comes in the wake of mounting political tensions, with federal officials accusing Columbia of failing to protect students and faculty from antisemitic violence and harassment. The request to place the department under receivership is not a common move in academic governance ...

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies job listing amid backlash – The Times of India

New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies professor job listing amid controversy. (Getty Images) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened in a controversial job listing for a Palestinian Studies professor at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. On February 28, 2025, Hochul directed CUNY to immediately remove the advertisement, citing concerns over divisive and polarizing language that could promote antisemitism. The university system complied with her directive, pulling the listing from its website.The decision follows public outcry over the language used in the job description, which was seen as controversial by some political leaders and groups. CUNY expressed strong agreement with the Governor's assessment, stating th...