The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission opened a claims portal for current and former Columbia University employees after a July settlement that created a $21 million fund for those who say they experienced harassment tied to Jewish faith, Israeli national origin, or objections to such harassment. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas urged affected workers to file claims; the agency said it will have sole discretion on eligibility and award determinations. EEOC called the settlement the largest public recovery in nearly 20 years for discrimination or harassment and the largest for antisemitism, and it framed the agreement as part of a broader push to hold universities accountable. Columbia did not admit liability when it resolved the charges. University counsel, HR leaders and campus civil-rights offices should expect an influx of claims through June 2, 2026, and prepare outreach and compliance workflows to assist employees with the process and to manage institutional risk.