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Letter from Cornell's Jane Doe: University president appeared to 'disbelieve' assault allegations

“After the conversation [then-president of Doe's sorority] shared with me that President Kotlikoff’s initial response was along the lines of, ‘Why did she wait so long to report it?" Doe wrote.

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 1, 2026.
The Student Union on the University of Pittsburgh campus, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pitt officials say some Jewish students were interviewed for campus antisemitism report

 University of North Carolina seal

University of North Carolina, US Justice Dept. reach settlement to end antisemitism probe

 Demonstrators sit in an encampment as they protest in solidarity with Pro-Palestinian organizers on the Columbia University campus, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US. April 19, 2024.

Humanities PhD students at US universities more likely to hold antisemitic views than peers - study


GW University investigates possible chemical attack on student-led Israel festival

The university will examine whether individuals attending the event were targeted based on their Jewish faith, it said in a statement.

Activists make protest signs inside a pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University in Washington, DC, US, May 2, 2024.

Rutgers disinvites commencement speaker for claiming Israelis 'train dogs to assault prisoners'

Rutgers rescinded a commencement speaker invitation over social media posts accusing Israel of genocide and sharing inflammatory claims.

Graduates and guests of Rutgers University graduation exit the ceremonies

US organizations urge Congress to pass act targeting undisclosed foreign funding in universities

Qatar was revealed to be the largest foreign source of gifts and contracts to American universities in 2025, worth more than $1.1 billion.

United States Capitol building in Washington, DC.

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman discusses faith, leadership, and Yeshiva University’s global influence, with a focus on partnerships with Christian and Catholic institutions.

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift

Leon Botstein, Bard College’s pioneering Jewish president, to retire amid Jeffrey Epstein ties

An investigation found that Botstein had made 25 different visits to Epstein’s townhouse in New York City, as well as a two-day trip to his island.

Leon Botstein leading the American Symphony Orchestra in Johann Christian Bach's "Symphony in G minor" in the program "Sons of Bach" at Alice Tully Hall on Thursday night, December 19, 2019 in New York, NY.

Cornell’s Jewish president clashes with students following on-campus debate about Israel

In a statement of his own, Kotlikoff said that despite being surrounded by protesters who banged on his car windows, he waited until his backup camera showed a clear path before backing out.

Pro-Palestine encampment stands at Cornell University on April 29, 2024.

Norwegian university professor: October 7 attacks 'most beautiful thing to happen in our century'

Bassam Hussein further stated his belief that Israel’s ambitions are greater than being a regional power, and that the Jewish State wishes to "take over the Western empire."

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Penn must turn over list of Jewish employees to Trump administration, federal judge rules

US District Judge Gerald J. Pappert dismissed arguments by Penn and the leaders of Jewish groups on campus who said in separate filings that the Trump administration’s requests were “disturbing."

A general view of a sign with the University of Pennsylvania logo on July 19, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA.

Gunmen kill at least 30 in attack on university community in Nigeria's Plateau state

The Plateau state government said the gunmen were unknown and imposed a 48-hour curfew in the district. The University of Jos suspended examinations due to start on Monday.

People gather as policemen arrive at the scene of an attack, the morning after gunmen killed multiple people in an overnight attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, Plateau State, Nigeria March 30, 2026.

Iran threatens US, Israel-linked universities across Middle East

According to Rudaw media, the IRGC threatened that all Israeli and US-tied universities in the region have been deemed "legitimate targets" in the ongoing war.

People stand at the main gate entrance of the American University of Beirut (AUB), in Beirut, Lebanon, January 21, 2021.