University of Arizona Hillel Vandalized Over Weekend
Hillel JUC Students Head to Israel for New Campus Ambassadors Program
Brown-RISD Hillel Offers Increased Support After 2025 Campus Shooting
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.”
Ukrainian Hillels Offer Shelter and Support Amid Ongoing War
American University Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter Through 2027
Ohio State Hillel and Local Partners Host Holocaust Survivors
UNL Student Senate Passes Broad Weapons Divestment Bill After Removing Specific Mentions of Israel
Students Turn Yellow Ribbons into Art as Final Slain Hostage Returns Home
Student Leaders Build Bridges at Super Bowl LX Black-Jewish Unity Summit
Survey Finds One in Three American Jews Experienced Antisemitism in 2025
American Jewish Committee (AJC)’s State of Antisemitism Report found that 31% of U.S. Jews reported being targeted by antisemitism – either a physical attack, in person remark, vandalism, or online messaging – in 2025. The data, consistent with a similar survey conducted in 2024, suggests that American Jews could be experiencing a distressing new normal, according to AJC. Other findings show that two-thirds of respondents still feel less secure in the United States than a year ago and more than half avoid specific behaviors that may identify them as Jewish.
Northwestern and Evanston Jewish Communities Come Together for Inclusive Mega Shabbat
Around 700 students, alumni, and Evanston community members gathered for an annual Mega Shabbat, a large-scale dinner hosted by Northwestern Hillel and local partners. Organizers used the event to strengthen campus and community ties, and create a visible Jewish space centered on shared ritual, food, and student leadership.
Northwestern University Investigates Reports of Nazi Symbols Found On Campus
Northwestern University launched an investigation with local police after several Nazi symbols were found in multiple locations on the Evanston campus. A spokesperson for the school noted that all symbols have been removed or painted over and they have identified a suspect they believe to be unaffiliated with Northwestern. Northwestern Hillel Executive Director Michael Simon said that they “appreciate the university addressing this promptly and with the seriousness it deserves.”
UCLA Hillel Brings Students and Leaders Together to Celebrate Resilience
UCLA Hillel was joined by guests including Chancellor Julio Frenk, Distinguished Professor Stuart Gabriel, and assembly member Jesse Gabriel for a “Celebration of Jewish Resilience” program. The event focused on defining resilience as a proactive pursuit of visibility rather than quiet endurance, specifically addressing the rise in campus antisemitism since October 7. Speakers highlighted the roles of Hillel, university leadership, and student advocacy in building visible, supported Jewish communities.
Penn State Hillel Names Robyn Markowitz Lawler as New Executive Director
Penn State Hillel named Robyn Markowitz Lawler, a longtime Jewish communal leader who has worked at the school since 2019, as executive director. She will support Jewish life for roughly five thousand Jewish students at Penn State and lead efforts to expand engagement and community on campus.
Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month by Embracing Complex Identities
Ling DeBellis, a Jewish graduate student at Rice University, writes about celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month by embracing all facets of her identity while finding community and belonging at Hillel.