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Washington Jewish Week — Feb 23, 2026

UMD Student Testifies About Campus Antisemitism at Federal Hearing

University of Maryland student Gabi Stern testified before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights about antisemitism on college campuses, sharing concerns that Jewish students do not always feel represented or protected. Stern’s testimony highlighted the timing of a BDS resolution that passed at the university on Yom Kippur, making it difficult for the Jewish community to participate in the voting process. “It just feels like that was kind of a deliberate attempt to exclude us from the representative process,” he said.

Antisemitism
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The GW Hatchet — Feb 23, 2026

Former and Current GW Students Testify on University’s Handling of Campus Antisemitism

In testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, two George Washington University (GW) students and an alum recounted their experiences with antisemitism on campus, detailing anti-Israel comments from faculty and a lack of administrative action that they say made Jewish students feel unsafe – urging greater accountability from the university. In response, a university spokesperson said GW condemns antisemitism in the “strongest terms” and cited steps taken to strengthen policies.

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Jewish Herald-Voice — Feb 19, 2026

Texas Hillel Summit Builds Connections and Student Leadership Skills

More than 130 Jewish college students from universities across Texas spent a weekend at Texas A&M building friendships, celebrating Shabbat, and diving into conversations about Jewish identity and campus life. The Summit featured student-led learning, a keynote by author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, and community events like Havdalah and a Texas-style rodeo night. Students returned to campus with a stronger sense of belonging in their statewide Jewish community.

Antisemitism
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ABC7Chicago — Feb 18, 2026

Jewish Students Report Harassment Near DePaul University

Jewish college students say a group confronted and harassed them during a Hillel-affiliated gathering at a café near DePaul University in Chicago, with students and witnesses reporting chants, intimidation, and a physical altercation. Chicago police and the university launched investigations into the incident, with the café denying the accusations and saying it does not tolerate bullying or discrimination.

Antisemitism
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eJewish Philanthropy — Feb 17, 2026

AJC’s State of Antisemitism Report 2025 Finds Four in 10 Jewish College Students Report Experiencing Antisemitism

American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International released new data showing that 42% of Jewish college students report experiencing antisemitism on campus, yet remain deeply involved in Jewish life and leadership. Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, said that even amid harassment, Jewish students “are working to make their campuses the kind of places that they believe they deserve.”

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