Cornell Pays $60M to Restore Research Funds, Comply with Civil Rights Laws

Cornell University agrees to pay $60 million to resolve federal investigations, restore research funding, and comply with the Trump administrations interpretation of civil rights laws. The university will pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government and another $30 million towards research supporting American farmers. This agreement comes after the Trump administration froze funds, alleging civil rights violations at the Ivy League institution. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.