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Brown University president Christina Paxson to step down after Trump administration clashes
Paxson said she planned to leave her job a year earlier, but extended her tenure at the university to "navigate a federal funding freeze that imperiled our mission."
Beyond the Headlines: What did you take home from Israel? - opinion
Sally Reidman came to Israel with a massage table - and built a healthcare empire
Building Israel’s campus ambassadors
As Qatar tops foreign funding, Trump admin. ramps up probe of ‘malign’ influence at US universities
Trump has threatened to cut federal funding to universities over issues such as pro-Palestinian protests against the war in Gaza, transgender policies, and climate initiatives.
Israeli bar exam passed by nearly 68% of first-time examinees, as divide widens
Overall, 1,545 candidates passed the exam, reflecting a general pass rate of 52.32% and an average score of 59.2.
Jewish students at DePaul continue to face threats after violent campus attack - interview
'Wanted' posters began to appear on social media and around campus with pictures of the two, claiming they were wanted for war crimes.
Manischewitz holding competition for its next matzah-box cover athlete
Manischewitz is holding a competition they are calling the quest for the “L’Cheisman” trophy, to find the next student athlete to feature on their matzah-box covers.
Jewish groups at Penn sound alarm over federal lawsuit seeking information on Jewish employees
The subpoena sought contact information for Jewish employees who had filed a discrimination complaint, belonged to Jewish groups on campus, or were part of the school’s Jewish studies program.
'Put the Zios in the ground:' After Oxford student arrest, UK groups back chant
British anti-Israel groups voiced support for a London protest chant calling to “put the Zios in the ground,” days after an Oxford student was arrested for inciting racial hatred at the rally.
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.
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.
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.
Retzlaff pilots Tulane to opening victory
Jake Retzlaff, the "Bayou Jew," led Tulane to a historic 23-3 win over Northwestern, accounting for two touchdowns and 152 passing yards in his debut.
