Harvard. Harvard University has settled two high-profile lawsuits accusing it of failing to address antisemitism on campus. As part of the agreement, Harvard will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, update policies to include protections for Zionist students, and provide training on antisemitism for faculty/staff handling complaints. The settlement follows scrutiny over the university’s response following the 10/7 Hamas attack and campus protests. Harvard’s agreement denies wrongdoing but pledges to monitor and report on its progress over the next five years. ADL is encouraged by the resolution, and "we hope other universities follow suit and ensure their students don’t suffer similar experiences of hate, bias and antisemitism.”

(Anti-Israel encampment in Harvard Yard in 2024. Source: Screengrab | Harvard Crimson)

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Title VI Legislation. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Fetterman are reintroducing the Protecting Students on Campus Act , which requires universities to make students aware of their right to file Title VI complaints about discrimination or harassment on campus. The bipartisan bill would also require schools that receive federal funds to provide an annual report of complaints and responses. ADL endorses this, with CEO Jonathan Greenblatt saying: “More must be done to protect Jewish students, hold universities accountable and improve transparency and safeguards against this hate. ADL thanks Sens. Cassidy and Fetterman for reintroducing the Protecting Students on Campus Act and urges its swift passage.”

👉 TAKE ACTION: Students deserve to feel safe and supported on campus. Please click here to join ADL in urging your Senator to cosponsor and swiftly pass the bipartisan Protecting Students on Campus Act.

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New York. New York University (NYU) suspended 11 students until January 2026 for participating in and leading anti-Israel protests during the 2023/24 academic year. NYU cited various reasons for the suspensions, one being that these protests were “coordinated and collective disruptive action.”

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Emory. A Title VI complaint against Emory University, filed by Emory SJP and the Council on American Islamic Relations, alleging discrimination based on the school’s response to a series of anti-Israel protests on campus, has been resolved. The agreement explicitly states that it does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or liability by the university. The settlement acknowledged that Emory was well underway with updates to its policies and procedures “ensuring a safe and non-discriminatory educational environment for all students.” ADL’s Atlanta-based regional office weighed in, saying “we were glad that OCR's agreement demonstrated Emory’s commitment to protecting civil rights and taking concrete steps to do so.”

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Nottingham (UK). Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad and his fiancée, Emily Schrader, were confronted by an aggressive anti-Israel mob after a speaking event at Nottingham University. Haddad, who promotes coexistence between Arabs and Jews in Israel, described the incident as “crazy and totally unbelievable ,” with demonstrators chasing his car and shouting abuse. "They took it too far and need to be held accountable for their actions," Haddad said, expressing concern over the rising hostility towards Jewish and Israeli speakers on UK campuses. Despite the threats, Haddad vowed to continue his mission, stating, “I will be back.”

Movie Time. The "Lights of Innovation " event, a collaboration between HIT Holon Institute of Technology and The ADIR Challenge Foundation, showcased student solutions to combat antisemitism using technology. Inspired by Adir Masika, who died protecting others at the Nova festival, the foundation focuses on addressing hate speech on social media. The winning project was an interactive TV series inspired by 10/7, giving participants a chance to change the course of history. Coming in first place earned the creators a trip to New York to further develop the project and pitch the idea to investors.

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Musical Memories. Nashville’s Vanderbilt University will be the home to an amazing musical event on Jan. 27 in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and will feature performances of music once believed to have been lost forever. The concert, called We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust, has played in many venues including Carnegie Hall. Now, organizers Ira Antelis and David Mendelson are bringing it to Vanderbilt, where in divided times this beautiful musical message will be a powerful remembrance. Vandy students will be on stage alongside professional musicians, and the local Jewish community will join in.

(Source: Screengrab | We Are Here Concert)

Touring For Tomorrow. Israel travel professionals gathered in Jerusalem for the first-ever Israel Educational Travel Alliance (IETA) Leaders Summit to address the challenges facing the industry post-10/7. With travel numbers down and security concerns rising, the summit focused on strategies to revitalize educational travel and support Israel’s economic recovery. Organizations such as Birthright Israel, RootOne, and Masa pledged to increase participation and enhance programming with a focus on resilience and meaningful engagement. Participants visited communities impacted by the war to explore how travel programs can contribute to rebuilding efforts.

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Tech Savvy. San Diego Jewish Academy students partnered with Israeli peers from Sha’ar Hanegev to design a community space for the region, which was devastated on 10/7. Guided by experts, students learned about urban planning, civic engagement and the region's culture. The students designed a 3D model for a community space which addresses local needs. The project strengthened ties between the sister communities and showcased the students' Hebrew and problem-solving skills.

• Students — how to take action, deal with antisemitism, and organize your community.
• Alumni — how to organize a sign-on letter, answer a fundraising request, or write a letter to a university president.
• Parents — write a letter about commencement, organize a dial day, or get help selecting a college for your student.
• Faculty and Staff — support for impacted faculty and staff, and guidance on how to discuss what constitutes antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and how to provide help to students and colleagues.
• Glossary of Commonly Used Antisemitic Phrases Heard at Protests.
• Campus Antisemitism Report Card — see the grade a college earned in this first-ever report card.
• Report an Antisemitic Incident.
• Are you a student or know one who needs legal help? Contact our Campus Antisemitism Legal Line (CALL), run by ADL, Hillel, the Brandeis Center, and Gibson Dunn. Hundreds of incidents have been reported. You are not alone!

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