Former UVM Hillel Student President Highlights LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Carnegie Mellon University Investigates Anti-Israel Messages and Alleged Call for Violence on Campus Fence
Hillel International Scales Peer-Led Jewish Learning Pilot to Boost Male Student Engagement
Initially developed at Penn State Hillel and supported by the Maimonides Fund, the Men to Mensches (M2M) initiative trains student facilitators to lead discussions on Jewish values and identity within their existing networks, including fraternities and athletics teams. This spring, Hillel International piloted M2M on 17 college campuses to address declining participation and leadership roles among male Jewish students. This model shifts professional staff into coaching roles while placing the ownership of the educational conversations onto the students themselves.
Jewish College Students Build Global Connections Through Hillel’s Birthright Trips
Eight University of Michigan Anti-Israel Activists Indicted on Counts of Vandalism and Threats
Expanding Jewish Campus Engagement Beyond The “Coffee Date”
Opinion: Hillel Ontario Responds to Rising Antisemitism with Expanded Support
In this opinion piece, Jay Solomon, chief advancement officer for Hillel Ontario, describes how Canadian Jewish communities are confronting rising antisemitism, including on college campuses. He explains that Hillel Ontario is responding by “doubling down” – investing in Jewish confidence, literacy, and joy, and empowering students to contribute “openly and proudly to university life.”
Pro-Israel Georgetown Law Commencement Speaker Replaced with Critic of Antisemitism Hearings
Georgetown University Law Center replaced its 2026 commencement speaker after former Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro withdrew in response to student backlash over his public views on Israel. The school named Georgetown Law professor David Cole as his replacement. Cole, the former national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, previously condemned congressional hearings that explored the spike in campus antisemitism, saying they limited free speech.
Mizzou Hillel Welcomes New Executive Director
Mizzou Hillel named Scott Gerstel as its new executive director, and starting this fall, he will guide the Jewish campus organization at the University of Missouri. Gerstel brings a passion for student programming and community building, and he looks forward to “improving alumni relations and growing Columbia’s tight-knit community.”
University of Michigan Apologizes After Faculty Member’s Divisive Commencement Speech
The University of Michigan issued an apology after Faculty Senate Chair Derek Peterson praised anti-Israel student activists during a commencement speech. The university said the remarks were “hurtful and insensitive” and deviated from pre-approved comments. University President Domenico Grasso said the speech did not reflect the institution’s position and apologized for the harm caused to members of the community.
The New School in NYC Rejects Student Senate Vote to Defund Hillel
The New School administration has struck down a student government vote that sought to defund its Hillel and sever ties with Hillel International. Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, said that “University leaders across the country have consistently affirmed Hillel’s critical role in supporting Jewish students and adding value to the overall campus community … Jewish life on campus through Hillel is not up for debate. We will continue to ensure every student has a place where they can belong and fully express their Jewish identities.”
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.