universities

University Presidents:

'If Attorney General is fired, we'll strike and protest'

University presidents threaten that if Attorney General, Adv. Gali Baharav-Miara is fired, they will strike and take to the streets in protest.

In first:

Jewish studies approved as academic degree in Hungary

Hungarian Minister of Education Balázs Hankó approves Jewish Studies as an academic degree program. 'Hungary provides a rare haven of religious freedom amid rising antisemitism across Europe.'

Bipartisan effort

New US bill: No aid for colleges that support BDS

Reps. Virginia Foxx and Josh Gottheimer introduce new legislation which would prohibit colleges and universities from receiving federal student aid if they engage in commercial boycotts dictated by the BDS movement.

Bennett to American students:

Every one of you can be an ambassador

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett addresses 10,000 university students, thanking them for their prayers, and urging: 'Never be silent. Stand up, never be ashamed for loving the State of Israel! Never apologize for loving the State of Israel.'

YU President to Arutz Sheva:

'There is a wave of Jews leaving so-called elite universities'

YU Pres. Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, tells Arutz Sheva about his March of the Living trip to Poland with presidents of US universities, 'to make them understand the lessons of the Holocaust and recognize that the Jews come first, but others are next. '

Europe:

As antisemitism rises, universities agree to divest from Israel

European students are calling on their colleges to divest from Israel. In many cases, they’re winning.

New York Governor to colleges:

'Swiftly address cases of antisemitism'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul writes to heads of state colleges and universities following controversies surrounding campus antisemitism.

Jordanian students fume at partnership with Israel

Jordanian students protest, call to boycott Israel, following academic conference on AI held in partnership with Israeli researchers.

New survey shows shocking growth of anti-Semitism on US campuses

New polling of current students and alumni highlights high incidence of anti-Semitism on US university campuses.

Exams won't be held on college campuses

University heads protest coronavirus restrictions banning colleges and universities from holding exams on campus. 'Proposal harms students.'

Good news for students:

Corona Cabinet confirms: Second semester exams to be held online

Exams to be conducted remotely at all universities and colleges to reduce risk of increasing coronavirus spread.

Council to investigate implementation of ethics code

Council for Higher Education to investigate whether universities adopted code of ethics.

Tufts to remove Sackler name from buildings and programs

Sackler family attorney promises to fight 'disturbing and intellectually dishonest' decision.

California tops rise in campus white supremacy

College campuses saw a 7 percent increase in white supremacist fliers this year, Anti-Defamation League reports.

Amid rising anti-Semitism, one university is attracting Jews

This British university provides an island of tolerance for Jewish students amid rising anti-Semitism.

Universities attempt to avoid implementing ethical code

Universities trying to find ways to avoid implementing ethical code forbidding lecturers from turning classes political.

University of Kansas opens kosher kitchen in student dining hall

University of Kansas teams up with Chabad to offer kosher dinners once a week.

Israeli universities refuse to host African infiltrators

Israeli universities reject request to host African infiltrators, say they are 'law abiding organizations.'

'Do you want haredim to remain in ghettos?'

Supreme Court slams university staff protesting separate classes accommodating haredi men and women.

'We can't allow groups to stifle those who disagree with them'

Universities that ban controversial speakers may face fines, UK minister says.

Hebrew University among 100 most innovative in the world

Reuters ranks Hebrew University among world's 100 'Most Innovative Universities.'

Universities offer credits to volunteers, but not to reservists

New report shows majority of academic institutions opt not to offer academic credits to reservists.

Anti-Israel discrimination - against university professors?

University of Maryland professor says she was fired for being pro-Israel.

Islamic 'charity' places pro-Iran professors in US universities

Alavi Foundation cost-shares with US universities in exchange for allowing pro-Iran professors to function as university staff.

Pro-Palestinians Accuse Israel Advocates of 'Stifling Dissent'

Campus battles over Israel rage on as two pro-Palestinian groups accuse Israel advocates of attempting to 'muzzle criticism.'

Report: Universities Supply Shin Bet With Student Info

A report alleges Israeli universities have been transferring personal information on their students to the Shin Bet security agency.

Some 300,000 in Israel to Head Off to College

With college and university sessions starting up again next week, a report full of statistics on higher education in Israel was released.

Im Tirzu: Arab Students Too Must Stand for Sirens

The Im TIrzu organization is demanding that universities enforce rules on standing at attention during the sounding of memorial sirens

Israeli College Students Would Take Romney Over Obama

College students in Israel prefer to see Mitt Romney as President of the United States over Barack H. Obama, by a wide margin.

New Survey: Students Increasingly Reliant on Parents

A new survey shows that Israeli students have become more financially reliant on their parents. Another blow to the middle class?

Iran Bans Women Due to 'Manly Nature' of Studies

Thirty-six universities in Iran have banned women from 77 fields of study.

Changes to Higher Education, Restoration of Balance and Variety?

Minister Gideon Sa'ar: The expansion of the Council for Higher Education will result in quality, variety and balance.

Fighting the 'Brain Drain'

A first of its kind conference tried to help Israeli scientists living abroad to find attractive job offers in Israel and come home.

US Colleges Could Get Sued for Tolerating anti-Semitism

Interview: Anti-Semitism has jumped at US colleges. Now, says Att'y Darshan-Leitner, they can be sued if they do not put a stop to it.

Universities Approve Privileges for Reservists

Reservist students will be granted special dates for exams, be allowed to repeat courses at no extra cost, and more.