Michigan Hillel Celebrates 100 Years of Jewish Student Life and Community
Columbia University Reaches Settlement in Antisemitism Lawsuit
Students from North Carolina Universities Gather at Black-Jewish Unity Dinner
Hillel’s Student Leadership Passport Brings Student Voices to “Never Is Now” Summit
Hillel International’s Student Leadership Passport program brought over 60 Jewish student leaders from around the world to ADL’s annual “Never Is Now” summit, a gathering that included four thousand attendees focused on combating antisemitism. The Leadership Passport offers students access to major Jewish communal spaces, where they share firsthand campus experiences and engage in conversations about the future of Jewish life.
Maryville University Hillel Brings on New Leader
San Jose State Investigates Graffiti Calling for Eradication of Jews
Stanford Students Compete for $30,000 in Hillel Social Impact Startup Competition
Grinspoon Hillel at Cornell Begins Construction on New Jewish Student Center
Speaker at NYC Public College Event Raises Antisemitism Concerns
Tufts Hillel Celebrates Dedication of Two New Torah Scrolls
American University Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter Through 2027
American University suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter through 2027 after the student group violated university policies, including its anti-discrimination code. The university said the chapter was previously on probation.
Student Leaders Build Bridges at Super Bowl LX Black-Jewish Unity Summit
Hillel International co-hosted the second annual Black-Jewish Unity Summit during the Super Bowl LX weekend in partnership with the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and the UNCF. The summit brought together student athletes and Black, Jewish, and Black and Jewish student leaders to build dialogue and discuss how to combat hate on campus. With featured speakers like New York Giants’ outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho, the summit aimed to revitalize the historical alliance between the communities.
Survey Finds One in Three American Jews Experienced Antisemitism in 2025
American Jewish Committee (AJC)’s State of Antisemitism Report found that 31% of U.S. Jews reported being targeted by antisemitism – either a physical attack, in person remark, vandalism, or online messaging – in 2025. The data, consistent with a similar survey conducted in 2024, suggests that American Jews could be experiencing a distressing new normal, according to AJC. Other findings show that two-thirds of respondents still feel less secure in the United States than a year ago and more than half avoid specific behaviors that may identify them as Jewish.
Northwestern and Evanston Jewish Communities Come Together for Inclusive Mega Shabbat
Around 700 students, alumni, and Evanston community members gathered for an annual Mega Shabbat, a large-scale dinner hosted by Northwestern Hillel and local partners. Organizers used the event to strengthen campus and community ties, and create a visible Jewish space centered on shared ritual, food, and student leadership.
Students Turn Yellow Ribbons into Art as Final Slain Hostage Returns Home
Jewish students from across the Bay Area gathered for a ceremony hosted by San Francisco Hillel that used artwork to help students process October 7th and its aftermath. Participants attached their yellow ribbons, pins, and dog tags to a paper-mache tree, marking a significant milestone as all the hostages, living and deceased, have been returned home.
Northwestern University Investigates Reports of Nazi Symbols Found On Campus
Northwestern University launched an investigation with local police after several Nazi symbols were found in multiple locations on the Evanston campus. A spokesperson for the school noted that all symbols have been removed or painted over and they have identified a suspect they believe to be unaffiliated with Northwestern. Northwestern Hillel Executive Director Michael Simon said that they “appreciate the university addressing this promptly and with the seriousness it deserves.”