Ohio University Students Celebrate Passover Through Hillel Campus Traditions
The University of Texas at Dallas Suspends SJP Chapter
Alabama College Students Gather for Black-Jewish Unity Dinner
Cornell President Rejects Student Resolution to Cut Ties with The Technion
Harvard Hillel Unveils “The People’s Plate” Art Installation Highlighting Jewish Experiences
Harvard Hillel unveiled “The People’s Plate,” a nine‑foot public art installation of a Passover seder plate at the center of campus that highlights diverse Jewish experiences through painted imagery tied to student and faculty stories. Created with local artist Michael Mittelman, the installation will remain on display through Thursday and aims to initiate conversation about belonging and identity on campus.
Federal Judge Orders University of Pennsylvania to to Comply with Subpoena Seeking List of Jewish Students, Faculty, and Staff
[Opinion] Why the Question of Campus Antisemitism Needs a New Perspective
WashU Hillel Prepares to Host 300 Students for First Night Passover Seder
University of Wisconsin Student Government Passes Anti-Israel Divestment Resolution
Hillel’s Experts Share Guidance for Choosing a College with Confidence
Arson Attack Destroys Jewish Ambulances in London; Two Suspects Arrested
UC Berkeley Settlement: Zionist Bans May Violate University Policy
Dartmouth Student Shares Persian Jewish Purim Traditions at Hillel
Dartmouth College student Julia Nikkhoo shared her Persian Jewish heritage with her community through Purim celebrations at Dartmouth Hillel. Growing up with family ties to Hamadan, Iran, a city traditionally associated with Queen Esther and Mordechai, she sees the Purim story as a connection to her ancestry. At Dartmouth Hillel’s annual Purim Ball, she shared Persian music and taught traditional dances, introducing other students to Persian Jewish culture.
UCF Block Party Celebrating Jewish Culture Draws Hundreds of Students
Hundreds of students gathered at the University of Central Florida’s Memory Mall for a block party celebrating Jewish and Israeli culture. The event, hosted by UCF Hillel, featured food, music, games, and cultural activities designed to introduce students to Jewish traditions.
Hillel JUC Launches New Israel Discussion Series
Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh (JUC) launched a five-week program called Inside Israel, bringing together students from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University for dinner and discussion about Israel’s politics, society, and regional dynamics. Led by University of Pittsburgh students Eden Brunner and Tamar Franbuch, the program encourages participants to explore complex issues and engage with different perspectives in a respectful setting.
Advocacy Summit in Wisconsin Helps Jewish Students Grow as Campus Leaders
Jewish college students recently traveled to Wisconsin for a student advocacy summit where they met with state legislators, a state supreme court justice, and Jewish community leaders to sharpen leadership skills, practice strategic communication, and craft action plans for addressing issues on campus.
Future Jewish Students Explore Campus Life with Hillel at BBYO Convention
Hillel International staff joined more than 3,500 Jewish teens from over 60 countries at the annual BBYO International Convention in Philadelphia. Over the course of four days, Hillel staff connected with students and introduced them to resources like Hillel International’s Virtual College Prep Series, scholarships for incoming students, and the College Decision Hub to help them prepare for college. Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, said it was “great to see the awesome Jewish joy and pride on display.”
Federal Government Sues UCLA Alleging University Let Antisemitism Fester
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil rights lawsuit against the University of California, accusing UCLA of creating a “hostile work environment” by failing to address antisemitic harassment against Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff after October 2023. In response, a UCLA spokesperson said the university has “taken concrete and significant steps” to combat antisemitism on its campus.