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In testimony before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, two George Washington University (GW) students and an alum recounted their experiences with antisemitism on campus, detailing anti-Israel comments from faculty and a lack of administrative action that they say made Jewish students feel unsafe – urging greater accountability from the university. In response, a university spokesperson said GW condemns antisemitism in the “strongest terms” and cited steps taken to strengthen policies.

Jewish college students say a group confronted and harassed them during a Hillel-affiliated gathering at a café near DePaul University in Chicago, with students and witnesses reporting chants, intimidation, and a physical altercation. Chicago police and the university launched investigations into the incident, with the café denying the accusations and saying it does not tolerate bullying or discrimination.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International released new data showing that 42% of Jewish college students report experiencing antisemitism on campus, yet remain deeply involved in Jewish life and leadership. Adam Lehman, president and CEO of Hillel International, said that even amid harassment, Jewish students “are working to make their campuses the kind of places that they believe they deserve.”

University of Arizona Hillel reported that an individual threw an object at the Hillel building over the weekend, cracking a large glass window and damaging a smaller window. Tucson police and University of Arizona police opened an investigation and  Arizona Hillel is increasing its security measures following the incident.

Missouri lawmakers passed legislation that requires the state’s K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s framework definition of antisemitism and include clear rules against antisemitic harassment in their conduct codes. Supporters say the measure protects Jewish students and responds to an ongoing trend of rising incidents.

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.