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. Cornell University has reached a settlement with the Trump administration that restores hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding, ending a months-long standoff over civil rights compliance and federal oversight. Earlier this year, the administration withheld $250 million...