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Nobel laureate Richard Axel resigns as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute amid revelations of a multi-year association with Jeffrey Epstein; he calls the ties a serious error and will focus on his lab, while Columbia says no policy violations occurred and notes the broader fallout from the Epstein documents.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Richard Axel is resigning as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute after scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. He says the decision is to restore trust, will continue his lab's research at the Zuckerman Institute, and will resign as an investigator with Columbia's Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Columbia notes no policy or legal violation, but DOJ files show Axel was in contact with Epstein.
Columbia University sanctioned two dental college officials after DOJ documents showed they helped Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend secure admission through an irregular process; the university cut ties with Dr. Thomas Magnani and stripped Dr. Letty Moss-Salentijn of administrative duties, and will donate $210,000 in Epstein-related gifts to nonprofits assisting abuse survivors, underscoring the broader fallout from Epstein’s activities tied to the school.
Columbia University has selected Jennifer Mnookin, the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 2022, as its next president, aiming to bring growth and stability after a tumultuous period marked by campus protests and leadership upheavals.
Columbia and Brown Universities have agreed to release detailed admissions data, including race, test scores, and GPA, as part of settlements with the Trump administration aimed at promoting 'merit-based' admissions and scrutinizing race-conscious policies, potentially impacting future university practices and legal challenges.
Columbia Sportswear has sued Columbia University for trademark infringement, alleging the university's merchandise resembles its own and breaches a prior agreement on the use of the 'Columbia' name, potentially causing brand confusion and harm. The lawsuit seeks to halt sales, recall products, and damages, amid ongoing legal and financial issues faced by the university.
Historian Rashid Khalidi has canceled his fall teaching plans at Columbia University in protest of the school's recent agreement with the Trump administration, which involved a settlement over alleged antisemitism and imposed restrictions on speech and curriculum related to Israel and Palestine, raising concerns about academic freedom and university independence.
Columbia University reached a controversial deal with the Trump administration to unfreeze research funds, involving a hefty fine and concessions that limit its autonomy and academic freedom, seen as a capitulation to political pressure and a troubling precedent for higher education and federal law.
Columbia University capitulated to the Trump administration's demands by making concessions and paying a $200 million fine to restore federal research funding, marking a significant erosion of academic independence and exemplifying how institutions are increasingly capitulating to political pressure and extortion, with broader implications for higher education and institutional integrity in the US.
Columbia University reached a $200 million settlement with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding after allegations of failing to prevent harassment of Jewish students, sparking debate over whether the university capitulated or protected its interests amid political pressure.
Columbia University will pay over $221 million to settle investigations with the Trump administration, restoring federal funding and committing to anti-antisemitism measures, while maintaining its stance on academic independence and merit-based admissions.
Columbia University reached a $200 million settlement with the Trump administration to resolve civil rights investigations related to campus antisemitism, allowing federal research funding to resume. The deal involved negotiations balancing the university's independence with government demands, amid campus unrest and political pressure, ultimately avoiding litigation and safeguarding research funding.
The White House announced a deal with Columbia University where the university will pay over $200 million to settle claims of antisemitism and discrimination, in exchange for the unfreezing of over $1 billion in federal funding, sparking concerns about government overreach into higher education.
Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding by paying a $200 million settlement and making concessions, after the administration canceled $400 million in funding over alleged antisemitism and protests on campus.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a $220 million deal with Columbia University, restoring funding and promoting a 'cultural change' to improve campus safety and free speech, while addressing antisemitism and banning certain DEI policies, though some students feel more needs to be done.