Cornell University has settled with the Trump administration, restoring hundreds of millions in federal research funding after months of dispute over civil rights compliance. The agreement requires detailed admissions reporting and adherence to federal guidance on diversity programs, highlighting the growing tension between academic autonomy and government oversight, and setting a precedent for how elite universities navigate politically charged pressures.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/cornell-university-reaches-deal-with-trump-administration-signals-shift-in-federal-oversight-of-higher-education/articleshow/125187837.cms