The university is expected to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement to victims of alleged civil rights violations and implement changes to its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

In return, the White House would restore some of the $400 million in federal research funding it canceled, according to people familiar with ongoing discussions.

Columbia University has discussed paying roughly $200 million as part of a deal with the Trump administration to settle allegations of civil-rights violations, according to people familiar with the matter.