Northwestern University agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. Treasury to end investigations by the Trump administration and restore hundreds of millions in suspended research grants. Interim president Henry Bienen negotiated terms that include revoking the 2024 Deering Meadow agreement, developing training materials "to socialize international students," and reaffirming compliance with federal anti‑discrimination laws, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said. The pact requires Northwestern to maintain control over hiring, admissions and curriculum while pledging targeted reforms around campus safety and Title IX. The settlement follows similar high‑profile agreements at Columbia, Brown and Cornell and signals the federal government’s willingness to leverage research funding to enforce campus conduct standards. University leaders and research offices will face immediate pressure to document compliance to secure restored awards.