U.S. Department of Education Investigates Antisemitism at Multiple Universities
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated inquiries into widespread antisemitism at several universities, including Portland State, Columbia, Northwestern, Berkeley, and Minnesota. These probes come amid increasing reports of antisemitic incidents on campuses, with a survey indicating that 83% of Jewish college students have encountered antisemitism since October 7. The investigations are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to address what has been described as a crisis of antisemitism in higher education. As universities face scrutiny, there are calls for collaborative efforts and online communities to support Jewish students and combat hate on campuses.
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