Northwestern University Settles with Feds for $75M Over Antisemitism Claims

Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the federal government. This is to settle claims of antisemitism and discrimination on campus. The deal also requires the school to take steps to protect Jewish students and staff. The university must create clear policies for protests and demonstrations. It must also provide training to prevent antisemitism. The settlement comes after federal investigations into Northwestern's practices. The Trump administration led these investigations. They claimed the university had a hostile environment for Jewish students. The deal is part of a broader effort to ensure colleges follow civil rights laws. Northwestern will make the payment over several years. The university says it did not admit any wrongdoing. It also says it will not give up control over admissions or hiring. The school's president emphasized that Northwestern will continue to run itself. This settlement follows another large deal with Columbia University. Columbia paid $221 million to resolve similar claims. The Trump administration has been pushing colleges to address antisemitism. It has also frozen funding for schools under investigation. The deal is seen as a win for students and faculty. It aims to prevent discrimination and harassment on campus. The university hopes it will restore trust in its policies. It also expects to regain access to federal funding.