Hillel International Welcomes Its 10th Student Cabinet Cohort at Annual Gathering
UC Berkeley Hillel to Celebrate 100 Years of Jewish Student Life
Northeastern Hillel Mourns Longtime Supporter Richard Lesser
Clemson University Launches Its First Professionally Staffed Hillel
Clemson University’s first professionally staffed Hillel will open this fall, expanding Jewish programming, support, and leadership opportunities for its growing community of Jewish students. Jewish student participation at Clemson has increased fivefold in recent years, with an estimated 500 Jewish undergraduates now on campus. “Clemson’s growing Jewish student community deserves a professionally staffed Hillel that can provide Jewish students their fuller opportunities for Jewish joy, pride, and leadership,” said Hillel International President and CEO Adam Lehman.
Pitt Student Ashley Mason Joins Hillel International Student Cabinet
Hillel Ontario CEO Advocates for Stronger Jewish Campus Life Amid Antisemitism
Welcome Week Brings Jewish Students Together on Campus
Duke University Establishes Permanent Campus Rabbi Role with $2.5 Million Endowment
Hillel International Awards More Than $350,000 to Largest-Ever Scholarship Cohort
Hillel and Jewish Greek Life Work Together to Help Students Build Community on Campus
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.
UNL Student Senate Passes Broad Weapons Divestment Bill After Removing Specific Mentions of Israel
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.
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.
Deni Avdija Earns Spot in 2026 NBA All-Star Game
Deni Avdija secured his place in NBA history after coaches selected him as a Western Conference reserve for the 2026 All-Star Game. His standout season with the Portland Trail Blazers helped him become the first Israeli player ever named an NBA All-Star.
University of Washington Mandates Civil Rights Training After Federal Antisemitism Review
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.