A university that treats criticism of Israel as antisemitic and threatens sanctions for those who disobey is no longer a place of open inquiry.”

There are concerns about how the recent settlement between Columbia University and the Trump administration​ could impact dozens of other schools under investigation for antisemitism on campus.

President Donald Trump secured a $221M settlement with Columbia University in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests and civil rights violations, according to the White House.

An agreement between Columbia University and the White House this week is an unprecedented intrusion that could erode the independence of universities, observers say

The White House is pursuing heavy fines from Harvard and other universities as part of potential settlements to end investigations into campus antisemitism, according to an administration official familiar with the matter.

After striking $220 million deal with Columbia University, Trump indicated his efforts to overhaul elite universities are ongoing.