The Night the Andrea Doria Sank

Survivors of the 1956 disaster at sea, which killed 51 people, will gather this weekend in Manhattan.

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Columbia Walked a Tightrope on Its Way to a $200 Million Settlement With Trump

Talks in Washington. An expert on negotiation. A balancing act. The university chose cooperation over litigation, a strategy both pilloried and praised.

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Did Columbia’s Deal With Trump Save Its Stature or Sacrifice It?

Reactions ranged from fierce criticism to relief after the university reached a settlement over allegations that it failed to stop the harassment of Jewish students.

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Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump

The White House had canceled more than $400 million in research funding to the university, saying it had failed to protect Jewish students from harassment.

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Columbia and White House Enter Final Stage of Talks to End Standoff

A deal to resolve allegations that the university failed to protect Jewish students from harassment is expected to include a fine of about $200 million.

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Columbia Expands Efforts to Fight Antisemitism as Trump Deal Seems Near

The university plans to offer additional anti-discrimination training in partnership with Jewish organizations. Some other measures could prove controversial.

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Columbia and Trump Near a Deal, With School Possibly Paying Millions

In return, the White House would restore some of the more than $400 million in federal research funding it canceled, according to people familiar with ongoing discussions.

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Columbia’s Acting President Apologizes for Texts Disparaging Trustee

Claire Shipman said she was “wrong” to have sent messages in 2023 and 2024 criticizing a trustee who was outspoken about the treatment of Jewish students.

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Columbia Cyberattack Appears Politically Motivated, University Says

The attacker, described as a “hacktivist,” shut down computer systems and stole student data last week.

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Negotiation or Capitulation? How Columbia Got Off Trump’s Hot Seat.

The university has largely complied with the administration’s demands, but has adjusted them in meaningful ways. One department offers a window into that effort.

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