Intelligence analysts part of plans to monitor threats against Jewish students A spokesman for the Secure Community Network told JNS that the group anticipates a “challenging environment on campus.” David Swindle Aug. 26, 2024
UC Irvine students say politics behind removal of beloved faculty rabbi “It was the highlight of my week,” a University of California student told JNS of Daniel Levine’s course on major Jewish texts. Izzy Salant June 10, 2024
Jewish high-schoolers refrained from applying to some colleges, say parents The rise in anti-Jewish and anti-Israel sentiment on campus has grabbed the attention of 93% of poll respondents. April 4, 2024
Poll: More than a third of Jewish students hide their identity at college Hillel International found fear, sadness among surveyed undergraduates. Nov. 24, 2023
Rice University’s PRIDE group cuts ties with Houston Hillel The LGBTQ student club aims to do more “to include Palestinian and Arab students who did not feel comfortable or safe.” Sept. 27, 2023
Sukkah vandalized at Miami University in western Ohio Our sukkah may be broken, but not our spirit, the Hillel director says. Oct. 24, 2022
Academic leaders from 40 universities to attend summit on combating anti-Semitism It will open with a dinner featuring a dialogue with three members of the U.S. House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism: Reps. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and Grace Meng (D-N.Y.). April 8, 2022
Hillel and Repair the World launch 2021-22 campus corps program Student corps members will participate in a full-year cohort experience with a choice of six issue-based education cohorts. Sept. 3, 2021
Hillel reinvents itself to face dual challenges of pandemic and anti-Semitism The coronavirus has forced Hillel to rethink its programming and services to adapt to the new reality of remote learning and provide for the well-being, both physically and mentally, of the students it serves. It hopes to carry these lessons forward when life returns to normal. Sean Savage March 4, 2021