Columbia University has made significant policy changes following pressure from the Trump administration, including agreeing to several demands that aimed to restore $400 million in federal funding. In response to these changes, which include a ban on mask-wearing and new rules addressing campus antisemitism, critics argue that the university has compromised its core principles of academic freedom and self-governance. The situation has intensified, leading to the expulsion and suspension of students involved in protests against these concessions. As the university braces for potential fallout, reactions from students and the community continue to reflect the contentious atmosphere surrounding education policy and federal funding.