Cornell Grad Student Union Passes BDS Referendum
Canadian Hillels Boost Mental Health Services for Jewish College Students
Northwestern Will Pay $75 Million to Federal Government to End Antisemitism Investigation
Northwestern University agreed to pay the federal government $75 million over three years to restore nearly $790 million in frozen federal research funds and end a government antisemitism investigation. The university also agreed to strengthen protections for Jewish students, review international admissions, and provide training on campus norms.
UCL Reopens Investigation Into Student Who Allegedly Justified October 7th Attacks
Columbia University Rejects Three Anti-Israel Divestment Proposals
Israeli Basketball Star Yarden Garzon Finds a Home at Maryland Hillel
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.
Union of European Football Associations Set to Vote to Suspend Israel Amid Gaza War
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), the governing body of European soccer, is reportedly set to vote on whether to suspend Israel from future competitions over its involvement in the war in Gaza. According to the Associated Press, a majority of committee members support the motion to suspend Israel, which would prevent Israeli national and club teams from playing in international competitions.
Oberlin College President Addresses Campus Antisemitism at Annual Hillel Meeting
Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar addressed concerns of antisemitism during Hillel’s annual meeting, emphasizing and outlining the institution’s commitment to supporting Jewish students. Three Jewish students spoke on a panel about what Hillel means to them, highlighting the importance of Hillel on campus.
Judge Orders Federal Government to Restore $500 Million in Frozen Grants to UCLA
A federal judge ordered that more than $500 million in grants be reinstated to UCLA, citing lack of sufficient reasoning for the freeze. The federal government previously froze approximately $584 million in federal research funding to UCLA over accusations of antisemitism during the Gaza war protests on campus.