Campus Antisemitism

Harvard rejects Trump administration’s antisemitism claims

Harvard University denies federal accusations of "deliberate indifference" to antisemitism, stating it has taken steps to address the issue.

Trump Admin

Harvard violated civil rights law in tolerating antisemitism

A letter sent to Harvard President Alan Garber warns that unless the university implements immediate corrective measures to combat antisemitism, it risks losing all federal financial support and jeopardizing its relationship with the federal government.

US campus antisemitism

'I have to consider whether to wear a Star of David'

A new report reveals a disturbing reality on U.S. and European campuses since the October 7th attack: 96% of Jewish students reported harassment, alienation, and fear due to their Jewish identity.

Freed student Mahmoud Khalil joins NYC anti-Israel rally

Two days after being released from immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil participates in anti-Israel protest in New York City in which participants chant “Palestine will live forever”.

Judge orders release of Columbia U activist Mahmoud Khalil

Federal judge orders the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian Arab protests at Columbia University, who has been in custody since March facing potential deportation.

Setback for Trump:

Judge rejects foreign policy grounds for Mahmoud Khalil detention

US District Judge rules that the Trump administration cannot use foreign policy to justify detaining Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian Arab activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Harvard alumni mobilize against Trump funding freeze

Over 12,000 Harvard alumni file an unprecedented amicus brief supporting their alma mater against the Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding freeze.

Foreign student ban

Harvard accuses White House of 'vendetta'

Harvard University expands its lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new proclamation banning new foreign students from the university. A judge temporarily blocks ban on US entry of foreign nationals seeking to study at Harvard.

Florida rejects UF president pick over Gaza protests, DEI record

Florida board blocks hiring of U of Michigan president criticized over encampment response.

'Radicalized Lunatics':

Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

President Trump signs a proclamation suspending F, M, and J visas for new foreign students at Harvard University, citing national security concerns and Harvard's "demonstrated history of concerning foreign ties and radicalism."

Over antisemitism

Trump admin moves to strip Columbia of accreditation

Trump administration initiates action to revoke Columbia University's accreditation, citing the school's failure to protect Jewish students from harassment.

DOJ:

Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.

Judge extends block on Harvard foreign student ban

Federal judge extends temporary order blocking the Trump administration's revocation of Harvard's ability to enroll international students.

Judge rules:

Mahmoud Khalil deportation 'likely unconstitutional'

Federal judge rules that the Trump administration's attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is "likely unconstitutional," though he remains detained.

Trump proposes 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard

US President accuses Harvard of treating the US with "great disrespect" while suggesting cutting the percentage of foreign students by about half.

Amid vetting expansion

Trump administration halts student visa interviews

Trump administration orders US embassies worldwide to halt scheduling new student visa interviews. The order follows recent actions against international students, including a blocked order targeting Harvard.

Trump admin moves to terminate all federal contracts with Harvard

Administration announces plans to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, amounting to approximately $100 million, after cutting billions in federal grants, over failure to combat antisemitism.

Trump announces cut of $3 billion from 'very antisemitic' Harvard

US President says grant money cut from Harvard over antisemitism will be given to "trade schools" as Ivy League institution's losses in federal funding rise to over $5 billion.

Harvard wins temporary reprieve on student visa program

Federal court temporarily halts the Trump administration's attempt to cancel Harvard's student visa program, following a university lawsuit against the move.

Watch:

Charlie Kirk educates a pro-Palestinian student

American political activist and author Charlie Kirk debates a student in Britain who says that "both the Israeli government and Hamas are evil".

Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

US govt. informs Harvard all international students must find other schools or leave the US in latest escalation over Harvard's failures to confront antisemitism and discrimination at the school.

Ex-Bloomberg reporter arrested at Columbia anti-Israel protest

Jason Kao no longer employed by Bloomberg after his arrest during the occupation of a university library by anti-Israel radicals earlier this month.

Virginia:

Gov. Youngkin signs order to guard classrooms, fight antisemitism

In stirring Richmond gathering, Combat Antisemitism Movement unites state leaders, students, and faith figures to honor Jewish American Heritage Month.

Democrats have abandoned the fight against campus antisemitism

Listening to members of the party, which claims to stand for “inclusion,” downplaying Jew-hatred because it doesn’t fit their desired narrative or identity politics was offensive. Opinion.

Amid antisemitism concerns

Harvard President skips Senate hearing

Harvard President Alan Garber declines to testify at a Senate hearing on higher education issues. Committee Chair Sen. Cassidy expresses disappointment, noting concerns about "tolerance of antisemitism" on campus.

New lawsuit:

Queens College accused of anti-Jewish purge

A lawsuit alleges Queens College purged Jewish adjunct accounting professors, including Helen Schwalb, after alleged "antisemitic hate speech and violence" following the October 7 Hamas attack.

Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard Divinity School graduate and prominent critic of campus antisemitism, settles lawsuit against Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish students.

Court approves:

Pro-Palestinian activist can attend Columbia graduation

Federal judge rules that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Arab activist and Columbia University student, can attend his graduation on May 21 despite Trump administration efforts to deport him.

Harvard President takes pay cut amid funding freeze

Harvard President Alan Garber will take a 25% pay cut amid a $2.7 billion funding freeze from the Trump administration. Harvard alleges the government "blacklisted" them.

Trump Admin supports Jewish professor’s lawsuit against CUNY

Trump Admin files statement of interest in federal court supporting a lawsuit brought by Jewish Studies Center at Hunter College chair Leah Garrett over antisemitic incidents on campus following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

Despite antisemitism failure

Columbia ex-President to return

Former Columbia University president Katrina Armstrong will return as CEO of the university’s medical center in June, after taking a sabbatical following a controversial deposition in which she failed to recall antisemitic incidents documented in Columbia’s own report.

Columbia University:

65 students suspended after anti-Israel protest at library

Columbia University suspends 65 students after a protest at Butler Library glorified terrorist Basel Al-Araj. During the protest, which disrupted final exam preparations, demonstrators called for divestment from Israel and handed out pamphlets promoting Al-Araj’s actions.

Trump admin. officially revokes $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard

In an official letter to Harvard University, the Trump Administration revoked billions in federal funding for Harvard over the university's failure to use those funds for their intended purpose of benefiting the American public.

At least 78 arrested

Columbia University library stormed by anti-Israel demonstrators

Masked demonstrators take over Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting students preparing for final exams. Protesters declare the library a “liberated zone,” prompting university condemnation.

Judge:

'Explain legal grounds for Columbia student’s deportation'

Federal judge demands the Trump administration justify its attempt to deport Palestinian Arab Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil under a rarely used law citing foreign policy concerns.

Adams to Columbia protesters:

'Breaking the law is wrong, exit now or face arrest'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, where masked demonstrators overtook Butler Library, says that while peaceful protest is protected, lawlessness and hate will not be tolerated.

University of Washington:

Violent anti-Israel protest prompts federal antisemitism probe

30 arrested after anti-Israel protesters take over science building at set fires on campus during protest.

After Trump withholds funds

Columbia University slashes 180 jobs

Columbia University will cut nearly 180 staff positions following the Trump administration’s suspension of $400 million in federal funding.

Investigative Project on Terrorism:

How one university dealt with pro-Hamas protesters

While many schools are destroying their brands, RIT fought back. And it has no Middle Eastern studies department and no SJP chapter to poison the university's atmosphere. Opinion.

Charges dropped in University of Michigan anti-Israel protest

Michigan's attorney general dismisses felony cases tied to a pro-Palestinian Arab protest camp cleared from the University of Michigan last year.

Campus antisemitism dispute:

Trump administration blocks new federal grants to Harvard

US Department of Education suspends new federal grants to Harvard University, citing alleged institutional failures.

9 anti-Israel protestors arrested at Swarthmore College

Police break up anti-Israel protest on Pennsylvania college campus after concerns arise over mask-wearing, presence of non-students at the protest.

Campus antisemitism:

NYU Law bars 31 anti-Israel students from campus

New York University School of Law bars 31 pro-Palestinian Arab students from campus facilities unless they sign a document renouncing protest activity.

Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax perks

President Trump vows to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, amid tensions over campus politics, federal funding, and free speech.

Combat Antisemitism Movement:

Failure to address antisemitism endangering Jewish life globally

Global antisemitism doubled in 2024, driven by far-left hate tsunami, CAM annual report reveals.

Through 2026:

George Washington University suspends SJP

George Washington University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) until May 2026 for hosting unauthorized events. The group faces a full slate of sanctions, including activity bans, probation, and mandated educational sessions.

Trump hints no more grants to Harvard: They are not behaving well

US President hints at halting federal grants to Harvard, citing concerns over the university's handling of speech, hiring, and recent pro-Palestinian Arab protests.

Calls for sweeping reform

Harvard task force uncovers widespread antisemitism

Harvard’s antisemitism task force reveals a pervasive climate of hostility toward Jewish and Israeli students, driven by politicized instruction and rising intolerance.

A toolkit for punishing antisemitism

Trump’s showdown with Ivy League schools and student agitators is the guide. Opinion.

Savannah: Former student posts antisemitic party invite

Party invitation includes 'No Jews,’ campus officials respond swiftly.

US authorities:

Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil was a 'flight risk'

Federal officials defend detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil by citing a potential flight risk, according to new court filings.

Trump blasts Harvard amid battle over federal funding freeze

US President intensifies his criticism of Harvard University, calling it a “Liberal mess” and “Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution,” as the school challenges a federal funding freeze imposed by his administration.

After antisemitic remarks

Cornell cancels performance of singer

Cornell University removes singer Kehlani from its Slope Day concert lineup following backlash over her antisemitic and anti-Israel comments.

Over protest against Ben Gvir

Yale revokes official status of anti-Israel organization

Yale College revokes Yalies4Palestine's status as an official student group after the organization promoted a protest against Israeli minister on campus.

Yale:

Anti-Israel encampment returns to campus exactly 1 year later

Anti-Israel protesters rebuild encampment 1 year to the day after the previous encampment, blocking and making antisemitic taunts at Jewish students to protest off-campus visit by Itamar Ben--Gvir.

White House rejects universities' criticism of interference

White House dismisses sharp criticism from over 100 US universities decrying alleged political interference in academia, following Harvard's legal challenge over federal funding threats.

CVJ:

'Progressive rabbis choose Progressivism over Judaism'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 traditional Orthodox rabbis in America, condemned the 3 non-Orthodox denominations for opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to combat campus antisemitism.

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel protesters chain themselves to gates

Columbia University students and alumni chain themselves to campus gates, demanding the release of two detained Palestinian Arab students.

Harvard sues Trump administration over research funding freeze

Harvard University launches federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully halting billions in research funding to pressure the school into sweeping policy changes.

IRON Initiative head:

'Qatar is worse than Iran, Israel doesn't understand this yet'

Rabbi Pini Dunner, President of the IRON Initiative, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the efforts to confront antisemitism in the US and how Qatar has used its vast wealth to blind officials in US and Israel to the threat it poses.