Northwestern University Still Teems With Antisemitism, Parents and Students Say

Northwestern University Still Teems With Antisemitism, Parents and Students Say

Pro-Hamas protesters at the Deering Meadow section of Northwestern University’s campus in Evanston, Illinois, United States, on April 25, 2024. Photo: Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto via Reuters Connect. Antisemitism remains palpable and severe at Northwestern University over one year after President Michael Schill signed the “Deering Meadow Agreement” which granted pro-Hamas demonstrators a windfall of concessions they had demanded in exchange for ending a…

How donors can prevent their university gifts from funding antisemitism

As antisemitism rises on American campuses, concerned donors are increasingly asking how to ensure their gifts to universities don’t end up supporting discrimination against Jews. At StandWithUs, we routinely hear from philanthropists who want to give responsibly; they want their gifts to reflect their values and protect Jewish students. The good news is, they can — but doing so requires specificity, oversight and a willingness to push back agai…