The Trump administration announced Friday a deal with Northwestern University to restore $790 million in federal research funding and end ongoing probes, with the school agreeing to pay $75 million.
The agreement puts an end to investigations into alleged civil rights violations at the university, which is located in Evanston, Illinois, stemming from allegations that the university failed to appropriately address anti-Semitism on its campus, especially during protests over the war in Gaza.
The Justice Department detailed in a statement the terms of the agreement that the university has accepted.
“Northwestern agrees to adhere to federal anti-discrimination laws, ensuring that the university does not preference individuals based on race, color, or national origin in admissions, scholarships, hiring, or promotion,” the statement said….