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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 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.”

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) student government passed a resolution urging the university to divest from weapons manufacturers. The measure was approved only after language singling out Israel was removed, ensuring the focus remained on broader ethical concerns. Interim Chancellor Katherine Ankerson emphasized that student organizations do not represent UNL’s official positions and that the Board of Regents retains final authority over university policy.

The University of Washington now requires all staff and students to complete a civil rights training program as part of a voluntary university agreement with the federal government. The agreement followed a federal probe into allegations of “unchecked antisemitism” on campus.

Florida legislators Sen. Alexis Calatayud and Rep. Allison Tant are championing a bipartisan plan to enhance security and support for Jewish students at universities statewide. The Florida Hillels Jewish Student Safety Initiative would expand from three universities to seven, with an estimated reach of more than 25,000 Jewish college students. The program combines stronger safety improvements with education, relationships, and support services to help Jewish students feel connected, supported, and empowered.

An Anti‑Defamation League (ADL) report finds that some U.S. groups and campus organizations have amplified propaganda directly sourced from terrorist organizations like Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, including videos and imagery. The ADL warns that this trend normalizes extremist messaging in mainstream online spaces and urges stronger enforcement of social media policies on sharing  content from terror groups.