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
Over 150 Jewish Faculty at Penn Back University In Response to Federal Antisemitism Dispute
More than 150 Jewish faculty members at the University of Pennsylvania filed an amicus brief supporting the university’s response to a federal lawsuit involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Faculty members expressed concern over the scope of the EEOC’s subpoena requesting information about Jewish students, faculty, and groups, citing risks to safety, and the historical implications of collecting information about Jewish individuals.
Ohio State Hillel Poland Trip Connects Students to Jewish History and Pride
Jewish students at The Ohio State University Hillel students took part in a trip to Poland, where they visited Holocaust memorials and historic Jewish sites that highlighted both the tragedy of the Holocaust and the endurance of Jewish life. The experience encouraged students to reflect deeply on Jewish history, resilience, and personal identity, leaving many with a stronger connection to their heritage.
New Initiatives are Rebuilding Black–Jewish Alliances Across the U.S.
Students, campus organizations, and advocacy groups are hosting dialogues, and cultural events to strengthen historic ties between Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish communities. This series of initiatives includes a partnership with Hillel International, Blue Square Alliance, and UNCF to bring thousands of college students together across the country to break bread, rebuild historical bonds, and work together to fight all forms of hate.
Former UCSB Student Body President Files Lawsuit over Alleged Antisemitic Harassment
Tessa Veksler, former student government president at the University of California, Santa Barbara, filed a federal lawsuit alleging the university failed to protect her from months of antisemitic harassment that began after she condemned the October 7, 2023 attacks. The complaint asserts that UCSB administrators did not intervene as harassment from other students — including hostile signage and threats — escalated, and that the university’s response worsened her situation.
University of Florida Hillel Announces Transformational Gift
University of Florida Hillel announced a seven‑figure gift from alumna Diane Lipson Schilit and Howard Schilit that will fund facility renovations and endowments supporting Jewish student life and programs. The Hillel will now be known as the Diane and Howard Schilit Hillel at the University of Florida. The gift comes as part of a broader campaign to strengthen Jewish community resources on campus and sustain rising engagement at a university with one of the largest Jewish student populations among public universities in the nation.
Jewish Leaders Applaud Appointment of New University of Michigan President
Jewish leaders expressed optimism following the appointment of Kent Syverud, chancellor and president of Syracuse University who was named the 16th president of the University of Michigan. He brings more than a decade of leadership experience at Syracuse and previous academic administration roles, including at Vanderbilt and Washington Universities.