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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.”

University of Arizona Hillel reported that an individual threw an object at the Hillel building over the weekend, cracking a large glass window and damaging a smaller window. Tucson police and University of Arizona police opened an investigation and  Arizona Hillel is increasing its security measures following the incident.

Missouri lawmakers passed legislation that requires the state’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s framework definition of antisemitism and include clear rules against antisemitic harassment in their conduct codes. Supporters say the measure protects Jewish students and responds to an ongoing trend of rising incidents.

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.