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The latest leaders criticizing Trump’s strategy on antisemitism

College and Jewish leaders are speaking up against the Trump administration's recent efforts to cancel federal funding for higher education institutions.

Why Muslim voices face an ‘untenable environment’ in higher ed right now

The Trump administration's campaign against antisemitism has created a "chilling effect" on Muslims and those protesting the Israel-Hamas war across college campuses, experts on Islamophobia argue.

See what’s driving the sudden rise in institutional neutrality

In less than two years, 140 institutions have adopted institutional neutrality policies. How much is political pressure driving the changes?

These 5 universities are now under investigation for anti-Semitism

The press release comes only five days after President Donald Trump released an executive order pledging to hold higher education accountable for anti-Semitisms in the wake of protests against Israel’s actions in the Gaza war.

TGIF time-saver: All of the rankings are now rolling in

The things college leaders need to know about the week head include a round of bragging rights and a longer college football season with revenue sharing.

President’s corner: Dr. Kadish on better protecting Jewish students

As difficult as it may be to create a universal blueprint to heal campus divisions, Touro University President Alan Kadish has some advice that any leader can follow to rid their colleges and universities of antisemitism. 

TGIF time-saver: Leaders are still grappling with Israel-Gaza disruptions

Higher education leaders are clamping down on campus community members' outspoken—and private—comments regarding the war in Gaza and heightened antisemitism, administering more aggressive measures and pushing policy in the process.

Northwestern president defends his leadership in new antisemitism hearing

Northwestern President Michael Schill deferred, denied and even outright refused to answer questions, making the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce's third hearing on campus antisemitism the most confrontational yet.

Columbia President Shafik’s most contentious moments at yesterday’s House hearing on antisemitism

While some Republicans commented on Shafik's stronger poise and direction in condemning antisemitism than her Harvard and UPenn counterparts in December, the president of nine months repeatedly found herself in the tiger's jaw from representatives' fervent questions.

Black students are most common targets as school hate crimes double

Higher education and K12 accounted for 10% of the hate crimes reported from 2018 to 2022, according to an FBI study that also looked at the ethnicity and religion of the victims.