OSU Hillel Collaborates to Launch New Initiative Bringing Columbus Jewish Young Adults Together
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Empower Students Facing Campus Antisemitism
Northwestern, Graduate Student Group, and Two Students File Voluntarily Dismissal of Bias Lawsuit
Northwestern University, NU Graduate Workers for Palestine, and two graduate students jointly filed to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that alleged the university’s mandatory antisemitism training was discriminatory. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in October, was “dismissed without prejudice, leaving the door open to potentially refile the case” at a future point.
UC Davis Professor Remains Employed After Social Media Posts Target Jewish Journalists
Gunman in Bondi Beach Terror Attack Charged With 59 Offenses
San Francisco Hillel Arson Attack Suspect Arrested
Texas Hillel Hosts Conversation with Israeli Captivity Survivor Noa Argamani
Former hostage Noa Argamani, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and rescued by Israeli forces after 245 days in Hamas captivity, shared her story of survival and resilience with the University of Texas – Austin (UT Austin) Jewish community. Texas Hillel Executive Director Rabbi Stephanie Max facilitated the conversation with Argamani and shared, “The act of telling them [hostage stories] will remain critically important.”
Universities Promote Individuals Involved in Antisemitic Incidents
Harvard University recently appointed Elom Tettley-Tamaklo, an anti-Israel activist, as a graduate teaching fellow. Tettley-Tamaklo, an undergraduate student at the time, assaulted a Jewish student during an anti-Israel protest in 2023 and did not face disciplinary charges from the university. In related news, Columbia University promoted history professor Manan Ahmed from associate professor to full professor. In May 2024, Ahmed prevented Jewish students from entering a pro-Palestinian encampment.
New Survey Shows Widespread Antisemitism Among Jewish Students at UPenn
85% of Jewish students reported experiencing or witnessing antisemitic activity on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, according to a survey by Penn Hillel. The survey also showed that while 96% of respondents reported pride in their Jewish identity, more than one in three Jewish students felt the need to hide their identity on campus.
Cornell Grad Student Union Passes BDS Referendum
Cornell Graduate Students United voted to adopt an “International Solidarity with the Palestinian Liberation Struggle” statement that endorses the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, urges members to reject funding tied to U.S. and Israeli militaries, and calls on the university to disclose and divest from “morally reprehensible” investments. The statement also affirms Palestinians’ right to “resist oppression by any means necessary,” language that Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell and the Jewish Graduate Student Association say introduces “hate and division” on campus, and creates a hostile climate for all students, including Jewish and Israeli graduate students.
William & Mary Hillel Rabbi Honored for Impactful Birthright Israel Leadership
Rabbi Gershon Litt, director of Hillel at William & Mary, received the 2025 Jeffrey R. Solomon Prize from Birthright Israel, which honors Jewish professionals who make a “profound and lasting impact on young adults.” Over nearly two decades, Litt has led more than 40 Birthright Israel trips and dedicated his time to educating students about Jewish and Israeli history and culture.
Northwestern Will Pay $75 Million to Federal Government to End Antisemitism Investigation
Northwestern University agreed to pay the federal government $75 million over three years to restore nearly $790 million in frozen federal research funds and end a government antisemitism investigation. The university also agreed to strengthen protections for Jewish students, review international admissions, and provide training on campus norms.