antisemitism on campus

The Trump administration has sued Harvard University. The lawsuit alleges the university violated Jewish students' civil rights. This action is part of a broader campaign against the Ivy League school. The government claims Harvard ignored campus hostility and failed to enforce anti-harassment rules. The suit seeks to compel compliance with civil rights law and recover federal funds.

Harvard University is facing renewed federal scrutiny as the US Department of Education launches twin civil rights investigations into its admissions practices and campus climate. The probes examine possible continued use of race in admissions despite a Supreme Court ban, alongside alleged failures to address antisemitism. The case could redefine enforcement standards and signal stricter accountability across US higher education.

A US federal judge is reviewing a government demand for employee data from the University of Pennsylvania. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeks information on staff affiliations with Jewish groups as part of an antisemitism probe. The university opposes the request, citing privacy and historical concerns. Civil liberties groups also express alarm over the potential precedent.

The US Justice Department has sued UCLA, alleging the university failed to protect Jewish and Israeli employees from antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestine protests. The lawsuit claims UCLA violated its own policies by allowing an encampment and ignoring complaints, creating a hostile work environment. UCLA maintains it has taken significant steps to ensure safety and combat antisemitism.

Columbia University students will share their experiences with on-campus antisemitism at a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights listening session. This forum is part of a year-long probe into federal responses to rising antisemitism on college campuses following the October 7th attack. Experts and students from other universities will also testify.

The Trump administration is pursuing federal oversight of Columbia University by seeking a consent decree to address antisemitism on campus. This legal agreement would require Columbia to make specific policy changes, with a federal judge overseeing compliance. Following the withdrawal of over $400 million in federal funding, Columbia faces pressure to meet the administration's demands. The university is in discussions to restore its funding but has not confirmed whether it will accept the consent decree.

Indiana University Bloomington is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for its handling of antisemitism on campus and could risk losing federal funding. This follows the Trump administration’s withdrawal of $400 million from Columbia University. Amid rising campus tensions, federal agencies have warned universities to protect Jewish students, with pro-Palestinian protests drawing increased scrutiny.

Harvard alumnus and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has called on university president Claudine Gay to take immediate action to address antisemitism on campus. Ackman described the situation as "dire" and expressed concerns about the threat of physical violence against Jewish students. Antisemitic incidents have surged on campuses across the US since the recent conflict in Israel and Palestine, with protests dividing campuses and straining relations. Ackman criticized Harvard's failure to condemn student groups that placed sole responsibility on Israel for the conflict.

In light of recent events and growing concerns about antisemitism, Harvard University's president Claudine Gay has announced the establishment of an advisory group to address and combat antisemitism on campus. This decision was made public during a speech at a Harvard Hillel Shabbat dinner. The advisory group, as introduced by President Gay, comprises seven members, including Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine, vice chair of the Harvard Board of Overseers, and several other notable figures from the Harvard community.

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) lost a $100 million donation from Stone Ridge Asset Management due to allegations of anti-Semitism on campus. Ross Stevens, the founder and CEO of Stone Ridge, withdrew the donation intended for the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance. Stevens's legal representatives claimed that Penn breached the limited partner agreement. Penn President Liz Magill's comments during a House hearing sparked controversy, prompting an investigation into Penn, Harvard, and MIT by the House Education Committee. The investigation aims to scrutinize the handling of antisemitism on campuses and adherence to discrimination policies.

The University of California, Berkeley, faces scrutiny after disclosing the names of nearly 160 individuals to the Department of Education amid an investigation into alleged antisemitism during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. This disclosure, made under federal legal requirements, has sparked concerns about privacy, free speech, and the balance between campus safety and academic freedom.

The US Department of Defense will ban military personnel from attending Columbia, Yale, Brown, and MIT, citing accusations of fostering anti-American sentiment. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called these universities "breeding grounds of toxic indoctrination." This move impacts the Tuition Assistance program, affecting service members' graduate education pathways and broader career development opportunities.

US House committee criticizes Harvard University for inadequate response to inquiry about antisemitism on campus. Lawmakers warn of compulsory measures if Harvard fails to cooperate. Harvard is committed to cooperating with the Congressional inquiry, providing information, and addressing key questions raised by the committee, said spokesman Jason Newton in a statement.

The Trump administration formally requested the IRS to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, alleging a failure to adequately address antisemitism on campus. This action follows increased scrutiny of elite universities and a DOJ review of Harvard's federal contracts and grants. President Trump has criticized Harvard, accusing it of promoting hate and failing its students.