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Surge in Antisemitism Investigations on U.S. Campuses Post-Attack

11/13/2025

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The American Association of University Professors and the Middle East Studies Association report a rise in antisemitism investigations on U.S. college campuses, particularly after the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.
The report indicates that 25 investigations were initiated in the two months following the attack, exceeding previous years.
The Biden administration has opened more antisemitism investigations than all racial harassment cases combined.
Cornell University has settled with the Trump administration, restoring federal funds while implementing new policies on admissions and agricultural research.
Concerns exist regarding the impact of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel stance on the local business environment.

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Story summary

The American Association of University Professors and the Middle East Studies Association report a rise in antisemitism investigations on U.S. college campuses, particularly after the October 7, 2023, attack in Israel.
The report indicates that 25 investigations were initiated in the two months following the attack, exceeding previous years.
The Biden administration has opened more antisemitism investigations than all racial harassment cases combined.
Cornell University has settled with the Trump administration, restoring federal funds while implementing new policies on admissions and agricultural research.
Concerns exist regarding the impact of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel stance on the local business environment.