Columbia University has suffered a significant loss of $400 million in federal funding from the Trump administration, a move prompted by allegations of antisemitism amidst protests related to the Gaza conflict. The funding cuts have raised concerns within the academic community, with many questioning the implications for free speech and student protections on campuses. In response, Columbia is reviewing its disciplinary processes and has launched investigations into students critical of Israel. As the university grapples with the fallout, other institutions may also be at risk of similar cuts as the administration intensifies its scrutiny of higher education. Critics argue that the cuts reflect a troubling trend where federal funding is tied to institutional responses to political issues, raising alarms about the future of academic freedom and financial security for universities.