Campus Antisemitism
Columbia adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism, ADL programming amid battle with Trump admin.
Columbia's Interim President Claire Shipman stressed that there was "no place for intimidation, hateful language, or targeting of Jews or Israelis at Columbia."
US Republicans grill university leaders in latest House antisemitism hearing
One in four Americans believe recent attacks on Jews were ‘understandable,’ ADL survey finds
'They want to make an example out of me': Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump admin. over arrest - CNN
Trump officials used Canary Mission list to target students, deportation filings confirm
The site, which profiles pro-Palestinian activists often accused of antisemitism, became a key resource for the team, according to DHS official Peter Hatch.
'Urgent action': Australian antisemitism report proposes university funding cuts, deportations
The plan, led by Australia's special envoy on antisemitism, Jillian Segal, responds to a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents across Australia since the beginning of Israel's war in Gaza in late 2023.
Israeli prof. Shai Davidai quits Columbia, as university drops harassment investigation
A letter Davdai posted shows that Columbia closed the inquest on July 8, "without any findings or conclusions of wrongdoing and without imposing discipline or penalty."
Trump admin. to subpoena Harvard for info on antisemitism, harassment by foreign students
The administration escalated its feud with the Ivy League university on Wednesday, in a move that could result in the loss of Harvard's accreditation.
Faculty are source of US campus antisemitism, Yad Vashem head says
"The presidents of institutions in the United States are not behaving like leaders, and therefore nothing will change," said Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan.
Barnard settles lawsuit by Jewish and Israeli students, agrees to measures to address antisemitism
Barnard agreed to combat antisemitism on its campus by establishing a Title VI coordinator to review and respond to allegations and also produce an annual report.
Rare trial to begin in challenge to Trump-backed deportations of pro-Palestinian campus activists
Judges have ordered the release of students detained by immigration authorities after they argued the administration retaliated against them for their pro-Palestinian advocacy
University of California announces BDS ban across all campuses
This announcement comes after Trump’s administration warned that any institution that was involved with BDS would no longer be eligible for federal research grants.
Acting Columbia president suggested ousting Jewish trustee in favor of Arab one, House c'mttee says
Acting president of Columbia University suggested ousting of Jewish trustee while advocating for the appointment of “Arab on our board."
Parents of Jewish students sue Seattle, Virginia schools over failure to prevent antisemitism
In one class, students drew Hitler after being asked to make a poster of a "strong historical leader.
Pro-Palestinian Georgetown student can remain free, US appeals court rules
A three-judge panel of the Richmond, Virginia-based 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 against the administration's request that Badar Khan Suri be returned to immigration detention.
