Columbia University laid off 180 staff members after the Trump administration revoked $400 million in federal funding, citing inaction on alleged antisemitism. The university, which partially met the administration's demands to restore funding, announced the layoffs in a letter citing intense financial strain. The cuts affected staff working on impacted grants and represent 20% of those funded by the grants. Further cost-cutting measures, including salary freezes and a voluntary retirement program, are planned to address the university's financial instability. Student protests against the university's compliance with the administration's demands also occurred.

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