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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
Iran threatens US, Israel-linked universities across Middle East
Iranian security forces accused of using civilians as cover to avoid strikes
Trump-backed targeting of pro-Palestinian activists for deportation is unlawful, US judge rules
A federal judge ruled Trump’s administration violated free speech by revoking visas and deporting students over pro-Palestinian advocacy during the Gaza war.
Dartmouth Jewish students' dorm rooms defaced with swastikas in two incidents
A swastika was drawn on a laminated sign outside a Jewish student's room on Friday night, leading to increased Dartmouth Safety and Security patrols in residence halls.
Jews are living through a 'high tide' of antisemitism, says American historian
Violence from the right and the left, as well as increased social media usage, has exacerbated antisemitism, says Pamela Nadell, a Jewish history professor at American University.
A third of US college students think Palestinians better ally than Israel - poll
A Buckley Institute poll found 33% of American undergraduates view Palestinians as a better US ally, while 29% favor Israel and 38% remain unsure.
From Ha'am to Mitzpeh: Hubs of Jewish life and student journalism on US campuses
Though small in number, student-run Jewish college publications continue their work over 50 years on, keeping alive hubs of Jewish life.
Austria hails 'brain gain' in luring 25 academics away from US after cuts
"We have succeeded in bringing these outstanding individuals from the United States to Austria. They bring with them new ideas, new perspectives, and international networks."
Israel expands academic support for IDF soldiers in 2025-26
Defense Ministry and universities unveil 2025-26 plan to help soldiers balance military service with studies and secure their academic future.
Israeli universities soar in global entrepreneurial rankings: Technion, Tel Aviv Uni. in top 10
The Technion and Tel Aviv University rank among the top 10 global universities for entrepreneurship, highlighting Israel’s growing impact on the startup ecosystem.
US Black colleges and universities say they restricted campus activity after threats
Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University, Southern University, and A&M College, and Bethune-Cookman University locked down their campuses.
Jewish, LGBTQ+ Cornell students get violent threats from fake university president email account
The fake university president emails targeting the Jewish and LGBTQ communities with "vile antisemitic and homophobic language" first began on Thursday.
