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Hillel International — Aug 3, 2026

Syracuse University Distinguished Graduate Shares Advice for Incoming First-Year Students

Sadie Meyer, a 2026 graduate of Syracuse University, University Scholar for her graduating class, and the student speaker at Syracuse University’s 2026 commencement ceremony, shared five tips for incoming first-year students. Drawing from her college experience, Meyer encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones, build meaningful relationships, and connect with their campus Jewish community.

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Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle — Aug 3, 2026

Carnegie Mellon Defends Fence Restrictions After Anti-Israel Vandalism

Carnegie Mellon University defended its new restrictions and disciplinary actions concerning the historic campus “The Fence” after facing criticism from advocacy groups. The administration’s new policies include permitting campus police to request valid CMU identification from anyone painting on the structure. According to CMU’s student newspaper, the university also has placed 10 students under investigation for allegedly painting anti-Israel slogans on the property. University officials say action was needed to prevent a hostile environment that “crossed the bounds of… community norms.”

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Jewish Herald Voice — Jul 30, 2026

Rice University Student Austin Lambert Joins Hillel International Student Cabinet

Rice University student Austin Lambert was selected to join Hillel International’s 2026-2027 Student Cabinet, a group of 20 outstanding student leaders who serve as ambassadors of the Hillel movement. Houston Hillel Executive Director Rabbi Kenny Weiss said Lambert “has demonstrated exceptional leadership at Rice Hillel” and credited him with helping implement weekly on-campus Shabbat dinners, adding that Lambert’s perspective and experience will strengthen both the Student Cabinet and the Rice Hillel community.

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Washington Jewish Week — Jul 24, 2026

Maryland Hillel Names New Leaders After Move to New Building

Maryland Hillel named longtime Executive Director Rabbi Ari Israel as its CEO, and expanded its team to support an anticipated growth in Jewish student engagement as the organization settles into its new building. “We are hoping that our new location is going to augment our participation numbers, involvement, leadership opportunities and community building,” said Israel, in an interview with Washington Jewish Week. “It’s the right opportunity for us to get the right team on board,” he added.

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The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle — Jul 23, 2026

KU Hillel to Celebrate 21 years with Rock Chalk Shabbat

University of Kansas Hillel will celebrate the 21st annual Rock Chalk Shabbat this fall, honoring the thousands of  Jewish students, alumni, and community members who have made its signature campus Shabbat dinner possible over the years. “Rock Chalk Shabbat is so much more than inviting our local community to an on-campus Shabbat experience. It’s a chance to embrace the entire KU Hillel ecosystem, gathering students, alumni, parents and Jewish Jayhawks everywhere and reflect on what makes this community unique,” said KU Hillel Executive Director Ethan Helfand.

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Jewish Telegraphic Agency — Jul 22, 2026

Reed College Settles Title VI Antisemitism Investigation

Reed College reached a settlement with the Anti-Defamation League and the Louis D. Brandeis Center over Title VI antisemitism complaints filed by two former students. Under the agreement, the college will update its discrimination policy to state that “targeting Jews based on their Zionist identity” constitutes discrimination, appoint a Title VI coordinator, provide antisemitism training, and hire an independent consultant to monitor compliance.

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