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Cornell is the fifth university to reach a deal with the Trump administration. WSKG’s Aurora Berry spoke with News Director Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo about what the settlement means for the university and Tompkins County.

Cornell University announced Friday that it will pay $30 million dollars directly to the federal government. Another $30 million will go to “research programs that will directly benefit U.S. farmers through lower costs of production and enhanced efficiency.”

Hiring is still restricted indefinitely at the university, which is Tompkins County’s largest employer.

Some attendees at a March panel featuring former leaders from Israel and the Palestinian Authority were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

WSKG’s Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo spoke with WSKG Ithaca reporter Aurora Berry about the potential impact of Cornell’s plan to cut costs in the wake of federal challenges to universities.

Cornell is the largest employer in Tompkins County. The university cited a loss of federal funding as one reason for the budget cuts.

Activists from the climate justice group Cornell on Fire say similar protests have occurred in the past without disciplinary action.

The study showed that cold weather significantly increased how much energy was used by the buses' batteries.

Across the country, over 1,000 international students have reportedly had their legal status changed by the federal government.

Risa Lieberwitz, president of Cornell’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, says Cornell should stand up against potential demands from the White House.