Jewish Students Report Harassment Near DePaul University
Missouri House Advances Bill Targeting Antisemitism in Schools and on College Campuses
Former and Current GW Students Testify on University’s Handling of Campus Antisemitism
Vanderbilt Opens Inquiry After Lecturer Presents Math Problem About Israeli Territorial Control
Vanderbilt University says it launched a formal inquiry after a mathematics instructor used a class example framing Israeli control of certain land as a calculus problem, prompting criticism for allegedly injecting bias into the lesson. The university removed the question from course materials and says it is reviewing the matter under its professional‑conduct policies.
AJC’s State of Antisemitism Report 2025 Finds Four in 10 Jewish College Students Report Experiencing Antisemitism
Ukrainian Hillels Offer Shelter and Support Amid Ongoing War
American University Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter Through 2027
California Campus Hillels Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day Alongside Survivors
Students at Claremont Hillel and Hillel at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) observed International Holocaust Remembrance Day by hearing directly from Holocaust survivors. Organizers highlighted that these firsthand accounts help students connect to history, build empathy, and reinforce the responsibility to confront antisemitism when they encounter it.
Service Partnerships Offer Pathway to Make a Difference, Counter Isolation
In a recent joint op-ed, the leaders of Hillel International, Jewish Federations of North America, and Repair the World highlight the growing role of Jewish volunteer service as a meaningful way to address challenges together, dismantle prejudice, and cultivate empathy. For Jewish students, they write, service can become a spiritual grounding, providing a pathway to hope and healing amid campus dynamics that can isolate and marginalize them.
Columbia University Appoints Jennifer Mnookin as New President
Columbia University’s Board of Trustees selected University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin to serve as the next president of the university, with her term beginning July 1. Mnookin, the university’s first Jewish leader in three decades, will take the helm following nearly two years of controversy over antisemitism and anti-Israel protests at the New York City campus. Brian Cohen, executive director of the Kraft Center for Jewish Life, Columbia’s Hillel, emphasized that despite recent challenges, Columbia maintains a strong Jewish community – and he expressed hope that Mnookin’s experience and leadership will help build on that foundation.
Remains of Final Slain Hostage, Ran Gvili, Returned Home to Israel
The IDF located and retrieved the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili — the last remaining Israeli hostage taken captive on October 7, 2023 — returning him to Israel for burial after 843 days. His family and national leaders honored his service and sacrifice, noting that his return marks the end of the hostage crisis.
ADL Report Finds Anti-Israel Student Groups and Others Promote Propaganda from Terrorists, Including Hamas
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.
Hundreds of Jewish Student Leaders in Canada Gather for First National Shabbaton in 20 Years
Over 350 Jewish college students and campus professionals from more than 25 colleges and universities across Canada took part in a national Shabbaton in Toronto, the first event of its kind in nearly two decades. Powered by Hillel Ontario, the weekend brought together students for a national convergence focused on prayer, learning, and community building with the goal of strengthening Jewish identity and joy, and fostering lifelong connections.