Columbia University Lays Off Nearly 180 Staff After Trump Administration Cuts $400 Million Over Gaza Protests and Jewish Student Harassment

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Updated May 9, 2025, 04:27 AM

Columbia University announced layoffs of nearly 180 staff members following the Trump administration's decision to withdraw over $400 million in federal funding. The funding cuts, implemented in March, were a response to the university's handling of student protests related to the war in Gaza and accusations of inaction regarding persistent harassment of Jewish students. Columbia's leadership has stated that discussions are ongoing in light of the funding revocation and subsequent staff reductions.

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NEW: Columbia University has laid off 180 staffers after the Trump administration cut more than $400M in federal grants to the University in March, accusing them of "inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students." "Columbia’s leadership continues discussions https://t.co/mZJuX0EF1f