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The University of Maryland student government voted 25-0 to pass two non-binding resolutions, including one that seeks to prohibit members of the Israel Defense Forces from speaking on campus. The resolution came after an event on campus that featured former IDF soldiers. Student government resolutions do not impact campus policy unless approved by the university.

The Cornell University Graduate Student Union (CGSU) is pushing forward a BDS resolution that accuses Jewish students of “weaponizing antisemitism.” Jewish students say they were removed from the union’s listserv and excluded from communications about the resolution, leaving many unaware of its content and vote. Cornell University has not yet responded.

Claremont Hillel will open its new Jewish life house in the spring of 2026, providing a dedicated space for students to gather and connect at the California school for the first time. A longtime vision of Claremont Hillel Executive Director Dr. Bethany Slater, the expansion was accelerated when events following October 7th showed the increased need for a stronger community hub and physical home for Jewish life on campus.

Hillel at the University of Delaware broke ground on its new Kristol Center for Jewish Life, designed to become a hub for Jewish community life on campus. The building will replace the older Hillel center and will include a 250-seat event hall, small study and lounge spaces, a rooftop deck, and a beit midrash for study and gathering. Construction is expected to finish by the end of 2026, marking a significant investment in Jewish student life at University of Delaware.

The Cornell Daily Sun, Cornell University’s student newspaper, removed a piece of artwork from its publication after it depicted a figure bearing a bloody Star of David with the Nazi “SS” symbol etched onto its back. The artwork, submitted by a Cornell professor, was taken down following intense backlash from the Cornell community.

New York Law School ordered two student groups to remove antisemitic social media posts after determining the content was offensive to Jewish and Israeli students. The administration warned that failure to comply could result in suspension or loss of the groups’ campus charters.