White House Seeks Payments From Other Universities—Including Harvard—After Columbia Deal Sets Precedent
The Wall Street JournalFriday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00:00 AM
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The White House is reportedly pushing other universities—Harvard among them—to follow Columbia University’s lead in striking financial agreements with the federal government. This comes after Columbia agreed to pay up following accusations of failing to address antisemitism on campus. The Trump administration is now eyeing similar deals with other schools, signaling a broader crackdown tied to allegations of discrimination.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Columbia—it’s a warning shot to elite universities. If the feds start tying funding to compliance on issues like antisemitism, it could reshape how schools handle discrimination claims (and their budgets). For students and faculty, it’s a sign that political pressure on campuses isn’t going away anytime soon.
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