Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million over the next three years to settle allegations that it discriminated against Jewish students, a deal that will also see the restoration of hundreds of millions in previously suspended federal grants.

In a statement released Wednesday, the university acknowledged the need for institutional reform while maintaining it did not admit to any legal wrongdoing. “Columbia’s leadership recognizes that Jewish students and faculty have experienced unacceptable and painful incidents,” the statement read. “This resolution reflects our commitment to meaningful change.”

The agreement follows a months-long standoff with the Trump administration, which earlier this year halted over $400 million in federal grants and contracts, citing the university’s alleged failure to adequately address harassment targeting Jewish students.

In addition to the $200 million federal settlement, Columbia has agreed to pay $21 million to resolve separate investigations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding discrimination against Jewish employees.

As part of the agreement, the university will also submit to federal monitoring of its admissions and hiring practices and share certain information about foreign students with immigration authorities.

President Donald Trump, who has made campus antisemitism a focus of his administration, celebrated the deal on social media. “Columbia has agreed to pay a penalty of $200 million to the U.S. Government for violating federal law, and over $20 million to Jewish employees who were unlawfully targeted and harassed,” Trump wrote. He added that other universities would soon face similar scrutiny.

The dispute stems from a series of high-profile protests on Columbia’s campus in spring 2024 related to the Israel-Hamas war. Demonstrations—including the occupation of Butler Library and Hamilton Hall—sparked national attention and led to the expulsion or suspension of dozens of students. More than 70 students have since faced disciplinary action.

In March, Columbia accepted nine demands from the administration, including a ban on masks during protests and tighter oversight of its Middle East studies program. The university said Wednesday’s agreement “builds on steps already taken” and underscores its “broader commitment to combating antisemitism.”

With the settlement in place, Columbia said the “vast majority” of paused or canceled grants—such as those from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services—would be reinstated. The university will also regain access to future federal funding opportunities worth billions of dollars.

The resolution marks one of the most significant government interventions in a U.S. university over allegations of antisemitism and signals heightened scrutiny of campus policies nationwide.