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US Reps announce new caucus focused on combatting antisemitism on campuses
US Representatives Josh Gottheimer and Elise Stefanik have announced the launch of the new bipartisan Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus.
New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response
Iranian professors threaten to suspend academic activity as salaries remain unpaid
Brandeis Center urges Education Dept. to release delayed foreign funding data
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.
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Rutgers rescinded a commencement speaker invitation over social media posts accusing Israel of genocide and sharing inflammatory claims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
