Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding
- U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that changes at Columbia University are positive for restoring federal funding.
- Columbia University plans to restructure its Middle East studies department and revise protest rules following pressure from the Trump administration.
- Earlier this month, the Trump administration withdrew $400 million in funding due to Columbia's handling of protests related to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- McMahon emphasized that negotiations to unfreeze the funding will proceed as necessary steps are taken.
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Columbia U. 'on the right track' to recover federal funding: Education Sec.
Columbia University is "on the right track" to regain federal funding after agreeing to policy changes demanded by the Trump administration, according to Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

McMahon: Columbia is 'on the right track'
NEW YORK — Appearing on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Columbia University is "on the right track" toward recovering federal funding after it agreed to implement policy changes demanded by the Trump administration.
US Education Secretary: Columbia 'on right track' for funding restoration
Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is making progress toward regaining federal funding following the institution’s agreement to implement key policy changes demanded by the Trump administration.
Education Secretary Says Columbia University on Track to Unfreeze $400 Million in Federal Funds
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said on March 23 that Columbia University is heading in the right direction to recovering its federal funding after the school agreed to enact several policy changes the Trump administration ordered. In an interview with Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, McMahon said she had “great conversations” with the university’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong. “She said she knew that this was her res…
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