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Nov 7, 2025 The Trump administration settled with Cornell University to restore federal research funds in exchange for policy concessions Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The deal used federal funding leverage to shape university governance, admissions oversight, and civil-rights interpretation.
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- Cornell University settles with Trump administration to restore $250m in funds — Cornell University reached a settlement with the Trump administration, agreeing to share admissions data, pay $30 million, and invest an additional $30 million in research programs.
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Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
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