One year after a high‑profile $400 million demand tied to campus controversies, Columbia University's leadership and trustees report mixed progress on commitments to curb antisemitism and harassment. Administrators say some promises have been kept; critics say others remain unfulfilled. The episode reshaped governance at Columbia, prompting trustee engagement, policy reviews, and sustained activist pressure from students and faculty. University leaders are juggling legal obligations, donor relations, and campus safety concerns while seeking to rebuild trust. The case has become a template for other research universities confronting political pressure: trustees are now scrutinized more closely, and external ultimatums are affecting board strategy, fundraising expectations, and campus risk assessments.