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Why do humans procrastinate - and how can we stop?

Results showed the combination of negative weighting bias and self-reported low motivation or emotional energy for effective self-control was linked to students procrastinating.

U of British Columbia student union rejects vote to boot Hillel from campus

Known as Referendum 2, the measure would have pushed the university’s Alma Mater Society to “demand where feasible, that the University end Hillel BC’s lease."

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/03/2024

'Zionists not welcome:' Jewish Santa Barbara students face harassment at Multicultural Center in US

A group of Jewish students entered the MCC where there were signs on the door warning "Zionists not allowed." The students were confronted by a mob of their peers, who shouted at them.

TWO INSTRUCTORS from the University of Michigan denied recommendation letters for a study abroad

Jewish students at University of Michigan strive for interfaith, inter-political dialogue

Resolutions against Israel further increased divisions on campus. 

Intense, healing, empowering: A trip to Israel during war

I’ve been home for three weeks now and am ready to go back to campus to stand up for Israel. I know how to respond when asked "How was Israel?"

By MAYA ROTMAN
24/02/2024

Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg: 'Working as a team'

With 47 years of marriage, the couple shares their life story and discusses their work for the Hebrew University and other charities.

Why did Texas A&M decide to shut down its Qatar campus?

Texas A&M University recently announced plans to close its campus in Doha in 2028.

22/02/2024

Texas A&M potentially compromised US nuclear security, pulls plug on Doha campus

The university claims its decision is driven by "growing volatility' in the Middle East.

'Free Palestine' graffiti scrawled on University of Leeds campus Hillel

The West Yorkshire Police are treating the incident as a hate crime. 

Are Americans getting even dumber?

It’s downright scary to see just how ignorant the world has become. Even the so-called bastions of knowledge in the higher institutions of learning often don’t have a clue.

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