Columbia University’s Concession Sparks National Debate on Academic Freedom
23 March 2025 | The Times of India
Columbia University agreed to a series of government demands in a bid to restore approximately $400 million in federal funding, a move that sparked fierce debate across academic and political landscape.
For many professors, the decision represented submitting to political pressure, while conservative critics see it as a long-overdue course correction for higher education. The deal, announced on Friday, is seen as a watershed in Washington's relationships with the nation's colleges…