INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Trump administration canceled $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University for failing to protect Jewish students during
campus protests, announced the General Services Administration on Friday.The administration views this action as the first step toward
major research universities
Columbia receives approximately $1.3 billion annually from government agencies, constituting over one-quarter of its $6.6 billion yearly
This financial leverage provides powerful influence over institutional policies.Universities already feel the pressure
North Carolina State, Stanford, and the University of Louisville implemented hiring freezes.Graduate programs face significant cuts, with
Public four-year universities receive 17% of their revenue from federal sources, while community colleges depend on federal funding for 27%
of their budgets.The government distributed $100 billion in student loans and $30 billion in Pell Grants last year
Trump supporters view these measures as necessary steps to restore traditional academic values.Critics worry the funding squeeze threatens
American research leadership and educational access
Universities must now navigate this financial pressure while addressing concerns about antisemitism and campus political activism.The
administration believes fiscal constraints will force universities to refocus on core educational missions rather than political
cultural and financial foundations for years to come.
