Brown University Celebrates 130 Years of Jewish Life on Campus
University of Maryland Student Government Passes Symbolic Resolution Calling to Ban IDF Soldiers from Campus
University of Wyoming Investigates Second Recent Antisemitic Incident
Editorial in The Harvard Crimson Suggests That it’s Okay to “Let Go of Zionist Friends”
In a recent opinion piece, a Harvard student published advice in the student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, suggesting it is acceptable to end friendships with peers solely because they identify as “Zionists.” In response, The Crimson received dozens of letters to the editors rebutting the idea that it is okay to shun other students because of their faith, religious beliefs, or connection to the Jewish state. One of the responses was written by the Executive Committee of the Harvard Chaplains, who said that they are “profoundly troubled by any normalization of shunning or socially ostracizing individuals or groups based on their religious identity.”
Cornell Agrees to Pay $60 Million Settlement to Unfreeze Federal Funds
Houston Hillel Board Members Join Weekly Student Gathering
Hillel International Hosts Israel Leadership Network Shabbaton
Body of Slain Hostage Returned, Identified as Tanzanian National Joshua Loitu Mollel
Claremont Hillel to Open First Dedicated Hillel Building in Spring of 2026
Cornell University Graduate Student Union Advances BDS Resolution
Federal Investigation Launched into Antisemitism Allegations at California State University System
The U.S. government launched a federal investigation into allegations of antisemitism across all 22 campuses of the California State University (CSU) System. CSU released a statement confirming the investigation and pledging its full cooperation with the federal government. The university system also condemned antisemitism, emphasizing its commitment to “fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive” environment for all students and faculty.
Swastika Found Outside a Jewish Student’s Dorm at Dartmouth for Second Time in Two Weeks
A swastika was found outside of a Jewish student’s dorm room at Dartmouth College — marking the second such incident at the school in less than two weeks. In this case, the symbol was printed on a laminated sign hanging outside the student’s room. Dartmouth College President Sian Leah Beilock condemned the act, saying the college is fully supporting a local police investigation. “These acts of harassment and intimidation are in direct opposition to our policies and values,” she said.
University of Maryland SJP Chapter Plans BDS Vote on Yom Kippur
The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter at the University of Maryland will put up a student government resolution calling for the university to boycott Israel, moving the vote from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, when many Jewish students will be unable to attend. The resolution urges the university to cut all ties with groups that support Israel, including academic partnerships and the boycott of goods and services. A university spokeswoman stressed that the vote will have no bearing on official university policy or practice.
San Diego Campuses See Rapid Increase in Student Participation with Hillel
San Diego universities are seeing record levels of Jewish student involvement in Hillel this year. At the University of California San Diego alone, nearly 600 students participated in Hillel events during the first week of classes. Karen Parry, CEO of Hillel of San Diego, credits the “strength, resilience, and fortitude” of Jewish students for sparking this shift.
Ohio State Hillel’s Building Celebrates Student Belonging and Community
Ohio State University (OSU) Hillel is marking its 100th year as a welcoming hub for Jewish students at the university. The Hillel building has become more than just a place for services and has turned into an essential “third space” where students can gather on campus. Nathaniel Grossman, Director of External Affairs at OSU Hillel, noted that the building is always hosting students throughout the day, providing a variety of events and programming.
Two Syracuse Students Charged With Hate Crime After Throwing Pork into Jewish Fraternity on Rosh Hashanah
Two Syracuse University students have been charged with a hate crime after allegedly throwing pork into a Jewish fraternity house during the Jewish new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah. The university condemned the act and referred the students for potential disciplinary action. Local authorities emphasized the charges reflect the targeted nature of the incident against Jewish students during a high holiday.