Cornell University has reached a $60 million agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal funding and end civil rights investigations. The deal requires Cornell to accept the administration's interpretation of civil rights laws, pay $30 million to the government, and allocate another $30 million to research benefiting US farmers. President Michael Kotlikoff stated that the agreement restores over $250 million in withheld research funding and reaffirms the university's commitment to academic freedom and autonomy. This move follows similar agreements with other elite universities as the administration continues to pressure institutions over alleged civil rights violations and political concerns.