Civil rights, campus politics, and the DEI backlash: Columbia’s settlement in context – Times of India

Civil rights, campus politics, and the DEI backlash: Columbia’s settlement in context – Times of India

Columbia University agrees to reforms in $220 million US civil rights settlement Columbia University has entered into a $220 million settlement with the administration of US President Donald Trump, following allegations of civil rights violations related to antisemitism on its campus. The settlement restores over $400 million in previously withdrawn federal research funding and introduces…

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A 0 million warning shot: What Columbia’s settlement really signals to American universities – Times of India

A $220 million warning shot: What Columbia’s settlement really signals to American universities – Times of India

US and Columbia reach historic settlement over antisemitism and campus policy reforms Columbia University has agreed to pay over $220 million in a historic settlement with the administration of US President Donald Trump, following allegations of antisemitism and civil rights violations on its campus. The agreement, which restores significant federal funding to the Ivy League…

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US Department of Education clarifies DEI rules, offers new hope for inclusive school programs – The Times of India

US Department of Education clarifies DEI rules, offers new hope for inclusive school programs – The Times of India

Updated DEI guidelines from US Department of Education bring clarity to school policies. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education has recently issued updated guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in schools, bringing a sense of relief to educators who had been concerned about the implications of previous directives. The new guidance clarifies…

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