Group 1 - Columbia University has reached an agreement with the federal government to pay over $200 million in settlement fees to end multiple federal investigations and restore federal research funding [1][2] - The settlement includes a payment of $210 million to resolve an investigation initiated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [2] - The agreement allows Columbia to maintain autonomy in hiring, admissions, and academic decisions while implementing reforms to address federal concerns [2][3] Group 2 - The U.S. State Department has initiated an investigation into Harvard University regarding its eligibility to continue as a sponsor for the exchange visitor program [4] - Harvard University condemned the investigation as a retaliatory measure by the government, asserting it will continue to support international scholars and students [4][5] - The Trump administration has previously demanded significant reforms from Harvard, including changes to its management structure and admissions policies, which Harvard has resisted [6][7] Group 3 - The Trump administration has been pressuring several top universities to adjust their policies, particularly targeting perceived anti-Semitism and affirmative action in admissions [6][7] - Over $2 billion in federal funding has been frozen for various prestigious universities, including Cornell, Northwestern, Brown, and Princeton, due to non-compliance with the administration's demands [7]