Champaign, Illinois Designates Honorary Street for Hillel Founder Rabbi Benjamin Frankel
SJP at University of Colorado Boulder Calls for Release of 2025 Boulder Terror Attack Perpetrator
Hillel Leadership Passport Connects Students to High-Impact, National Convening on Jewish Security
Maryland Hillel Holds Alternative Graduation After University Commencement Rescheduled to Shavuot
After the University of Maryland moved its primary commencement ceremony to the beginning of Shavuot, Maryland Hillel quickly organized an alternative graduation ceremony for Jewish students. The ceremony brought together more than 70 graduates and their families, and included remarks from UMD President Darryll Pines and Dean for Undergraduate Studies William Cohen. Emma Steinhause, a graduating senior, said the event “turned what could have been a really difficult moment into one of the most meaningful nights of my college experience,” adding that the swift response from the Jewish community and university leadership made her feel “truly seen and supported.”
Justice Department Files Third Lawsuit Against UCLA, Alleging Antisemitic Harassment
Suspect Arrested Following Months of Antisemitic Graffiti at San José State University
Hadar Institute Launches New Campus Rabbi Partnership with Hillel
Swarthmore College Reports Hundreds of Acts of Vandalism from Anti-Israel Protestors
Swarthmore College reported hundreds of acts of vandalism across campus after a group of activists allegedly spray-painted anti-Israel slogans and symbols on buildings, trees, and walkways. College President Val Smith said the damage could take days to remove, and stated that any students involved would face disciplinary action.
Opinion: Jewish American Heritage Month Led Me Back to My Jewish Identity
Ahead of Jewish American Heritage Month, Marquette University student and Hillel International intern Rebecca Brumer reflects on how her connection to Judaism shifted following the October 7 attacks, leading her to seek out and engage with her campus Hillel. Her experience highlights how small Jewish communities on campus can foster identity, leadership, and belonging.
USC Community Gathers for Jewish American Heritage Month Celebration
The University of Southern California hosted its first Jewish American Heritage Month celebration, bringing together students, faculty and community members for remarks, music, and refreshments. Speakers included Provost Andrew Guzman, who celebrated the richness of Jewish campus life, including the vibrant community at Hillel. The program also featured student performances, including an original instrumental piece, and marked the start of an annual campus observance.
Jewish Theological Seminary Names Rabbi Mike Uram as Next Chancellor
The Jewish Theological Seminary named Rabbi Mike Uram as its next chancellor, succeeding Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz at the end of the academic year. Uram, currently chief Jewish learning officer at the Jewish Federations of North America, previously worked for more than 16 years at the University of Pennsylvania Hillel and has pioneered multiple Jewish education initiatives. On social media, Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International congratulated Rabbi Uram, saying, “Mazel Tov to Rabbi Mike Uram on being appointed the next Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary! Based on his 11 years as an inspiring and innovative Hillel leader, I’m confident Mike will bring the bold vision and entrepreneurial spirit JTS needs at this critical moment in its storied history.”
Dartmouth Hillel Hosts Inaugural Ivy League Jewish Leadership Conference
Earlier this month, Hillel at Dartmouth brought together 85 student leaders from seven Ivy League institutions for the Ivy League Jewish Leadership Conference, held over four days. Programming included panels, facilitated conversations, and workshops focused on Jewish identity on campus, leadership development, and navigating campus life after October 7th. Students also participated in cohort-building activities designed to encourage collaboration and relationship-building across schools.
Touro University Launches Institute To Address Antisemitism On College Campuses
Touro University announced a new institute focused on combating antisemitism in higher education through research, trainings and other convenings, and policy initiatives. Their multi-pronged approach will include work with professors at universities nationwide, as well as leaders across academia, policy, law, media, and business to develop new strategies, study existing laws, and investigate the impact of antisemitism so discourse is grounded in evidence. “We believe that lasting change requires working on multiple fronts simultaneously, because antisemitism is not a single problem with a single solution,” said Touro University President Dr. Alan Kadish.