George Washington University (GW) has a campus Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

In May 2025, Jewish students at GW filed a Title VI action alleging a hostile educational environment.

In August 2025, the Department of Justice announced that it had found GW in violation of federal civil rights law for “acting deliberately indifferent to the hostile educational environment for Jewish, American-Israeli, and Israeli students and faculty.”

What’s Happening on Campus?

In April and May 2024, pro-anti-Israel protestors established two encampments on campus. A series of incidents were recorded in May 2024, including protestors marching to University President Granberg’s house and a community call to action demanding that the University end all academic partnerships with ‘Zionist institutions.’ Protestors also held a ‘People’s Tribunal,’ where they put President Granberg, Provost Bracey, the Board of Trustees, GW Police, and many others on trial, calling for them to be guillotined.

Following the Spring 2024 encampments on campus, ten groups and organizations were charged with violations resulting from the encampment and for actions related to two other incidents, of which nine were found responsible through the adjudication process. Two of these organizations were suspended, and seven received disciplinary probation.

In September 2024, a banner reading "Divest or You're Next" with a target symbol was displayed on campus. In October 2024, at an anti-Israel gathering celebrating the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, a speaker referenced “the scourge, the disease, the cancer that is Zionism” and stated that “we need to attack Zionism from all fronts.”

In February 2025, fliers were distributed on campus that referred to "bloodthirsty Zionism permeating our campus."

In October 2025, at an anti-Israel rally organized by groups including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the GW Socialist Action Initiative, and the GW Student Coalition for Palestine, protesters displayed signs that read: "Resistance is justified," a slogan commonly used to support Hamas' antisemitic October 7, 2023, terrorist attack. One protester wore a shirt with imagery glorifying the attack.

University Policies and Responsive Action

After October 7, 2023, President Granberg convened a group of internal and external advisors to discuss how to best address the rise of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate, a conversation that led to the University’s Strengthening our Community in Challenging Times plan.

In November 2023, the University suspended its SJP chapter for violating University policies when it projected antisemitic slogans on the library wall.

Following repeated condemnations of the encampment by University administration, the encampment was dismantled in May 2024 by law enforcement, leading to dozens of arrests.

In Summer 2024, the University announced the launch of a new Center for Interfaith and Spiritual Life. In advance of the 2024-25 academic year, the administration published community standards and rules governing permitted speech and activities, outlining a two-step process for all free expression activities, consisting of 1) pre-event communication between event organizers and University officials and 2) the development of an expressive activities plan.

In Fall 2024 the GW Faculty and Staff Against Antisemitism and Hate was formed, bringing together colleagues from across the schools with shared concerns for the safety and well-being of all members of the GW community. The group seeks to support Jewish students on campus and offer guidance to faculty, staff, and leadership on issues related to antisemitism that affect GW’s educational and research mission. The group meets regularly with the University administration.

From Fall 2023 through Spring 2025, the leadership of the Division for Student Affairs participated in the Academic Engagement Network’s campus programming. The University, which has also previously participated in Hillel’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI), is once again participating in CCI in 2026.

In August 2025, GW suspended Jewish Voice for Peace through May 2026 for violating University policies in late April 2025.

The University recently launched a comprehensive Jewish Life at GW website. Furthermore, all new students at GW are required to complete six modules in the “Perspectives” training from the Constructive Dialogue Institute. The opening video, created in partnership with Academic Engagement Network and titled “Intercultural Dialogue at GW,” discusses antisemitism specifically. In addition, the University sponsors dozens of events on difficult political, social, and global issues every semester.

George Washington University (GW) has a campus Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

In May 2025, Jewish students at GW filed a Title VI action alleging a hostile educational environment.

In August 2025, the Department of Justice announced that it had found GW in violation of federal civil rights law for “acting deliberately indifferent to the hostile educational environment for Jewish, American-Israeli, and Israeli students and faculty.”

What’s Happening on Campus?

In April and May 2024, pro-anti-Israel protestors established two encampments on campus. A series of incidents were recorded in May 2024, including protestors marching to University President Granberg’s house and a community call to action demanding that the University end all academic partnerships with ‘Zionist institutions.’ Protestors also held a ‘People’s Tribunal,’ where they put President Granberg, Provost Bracey, the Board of Trustees, GW Police, and many others on trial, calling for them to be guillotined.

Following the Spring 2024 encampments on campus, ten groups and organizations were charged with violations resulting from the encampment and for actions related to two other incidents, of which nine were found responsible through the adjudication process. Two of these organizations were suspended, and seven received disciplinary probation.

In September 2024, a banner reading "Divest or You're Next" with a target symbol was displayed on campus. In October 2024, at an anti-Israel gathering celebrating the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, a speaker referenced “the scourge, the disease, the cancer that is Zionism” and stated that “we need to attack Zionism from all fronts.”

In February 2025, fliers were distributed on campus that referred to "bloodthirsty Zionism permeating our campus."

In October 2025, at an anti-Israel rally organized by groups including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the GW Socialist Action Initiative, and the GW Student Coalition for Palestine, protesters displayed signs that read: "Resistance is justified," a slogan commonly used to support Hamas' antisemitic October 7, 2023, terrorist attack. One protester wore a shirt with imagery glorifying the attack.

University Policies and Responsive Action

After October 7, 2023, President Granberg convened a group of internal and external advisors to discuss how to best address the rise of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate, a conversation that led to the University’s Strengthening our Community in Challenging Times plan.

In November 2023, the University suspended its SJP chapter for violating University policies when it projected antisemitic slogans on the library wall.

Following repeated condemnations of the encampment by University administration, the encampment was dismantled in May 2024 by law enforcement, leading to dozens of arrests.

In Summer 2024, the University announced the launch of a new Center for Interfaith and Spiritual Life. In advance of the 2024-25 academic year, the administration published community standards and rules governing permitted speech and activities, outlining a two-step process for all free expression activities, consisting of 1) pre-event communication between event organizers and University officials and 2) the development of an expressive activities plan.

In Fall 2024 the GW Faculty and Staff Against Antisemitism and Hate was formed, bringing together colleagues from across the schools with shared concerns for the safety and well-being of all members of the GW community. The group seeks to support Jewish students on campus and offer guidance to faculty, staff, and leadership on issues related to antisemitism that affect GW’s educational and research mission. The group meets regularly with the University administration.

From Fall 2023 through Spring 2025, the leadership of the Division for Student Affairs participated in the Academic Engagement Network’s campus programming. The University, which has also previously participated in Hillel’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI), is once again participating in CCI in 2026.

In August 2025, GW suspended Jewish Voice for Peace through May 2026 for violating University policies in late April 2025.

The University recently launched a comprehensive Jewish Life at GW website. Furthermore, all new students at GW are required to complete six modules in the “Perspectives” training from the Constructive Dialogue Institute. The opening video, created in partnership with Academic Engagement Network and titled “Intercultural Dialogue at GW,” discusses antisemitism specifically. In addition, the University sponsors dozens of events on difficult political, social, and global issues every semester.

George Washington University (GW) has a campus Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

In May 2025, Jewish students at GW filed a Title VI action alleging a hostile educational environment.

In August 2025, the Department of Justice announced that it had found GW in violation of federal civil rights law for “acting deliberately indifferent to the hostile educational environment for Jewish, American-Israeli, and Israeli students and faculty.”

What’s Happening on Campus?

In April and May 2024, pro-anti-Israel protestors established two encampments on campus. A series of incidents were recorded in May 2024, including protestors marching to University President Granberg’s house and a community call to action demanding that the University end all academic partnerships with ‘Zionist institutions.’ Protestors also held a ‘People’s Tribunal,’ where they put President Granberg, Provost Bracey, the Board of Trustees, GW Police, and many others on trial, calling for them to be guillotined.

Following the Spring 2024 encampments on campus, ten groups and organizations were charged with violations resulting from the encampment and for actions related to two other incidents, of which nine were found responsible through the adjudication process. Two of these organizations were suspended, and seven received disciplinary probation.

In September 2024, a banner reading "Divest or You're Next" with a target symbol was displayed on campus. In October 2024, at an anti-Israel gathering celebrating the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel, a speaker referenced “the scourge, the disease, the cancer that is Zionism” and stated that “we need to attack Zionism from all fronts.”

In February 2025, fliers were distributed on campus that referred to "bloodthirsty Zionism permeating our campus."

In October 2025, at an anti-Israel rally organized by groups including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the GW Socialist Action Initiative, and the GW Student Coalition for Palestine, protesters displayed signs that read: "Resistance is justified," a slogan commonly used to support Hamas' antisemitic October 7, 2023, terrorist attack. One protester wore a shirt with imagery glorifying the attack.

University Policies and Responsive Action

After October 7, 2023, President Granberg convened a group of internal and external advisors to discuss how to best address the rise of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate, a conversation that led to the University’s Strengthening our Community in Challenging Times plan.

In November 2023, the University suspended its SJP chapter for violating University policies when it projected antisemitic slogans on the library wall.

Following repeated condemnations of the encampment by University administration, the encampment was dismantled in May 2024 by law enforcement, leading to dozens of arrests.

In Summer 2024, the University announced the launch of a new Center for Interfaith and Spiritual Life. In advance of the 2024-25 academic year, the administration published community standards and rules governing permitted speech and activities, outlining a two-step process for all free expression activities, consisting of 1) pre-event communication between event organizers and University officials and 2) the development of an expressive activities plan.

In Fall 2024 the GW Faculty and Staff Against Antisemitism and Hate was formed, bringing together colleagues from across the schools with shared concerns for the safety and well-being of all members of the GW community. The group seeks to support Jewish students on campus and offer guidance to faculty, staff, and leadership on issues related to antisemitism that affect GW’s educational and research mission. The group meets regularly with the University administration.

From Fall 2023 through Spring 2025, the leadership of the Division for Student Affairs participated in the Academic Engagement Network’s campus programming. The University, which has also previously participated in Hillel’s Campus Climate Initiative (CCI), is once again participating in CCI in 2026.

In August 2025, GW suspended Jewish Voice for Peace through May 2026 for violating University policies in late April 2025.

The University recently launched a comprehensive Jewish Life at GW website. Furthermore, all new students at GW are required to complete six modules in the “Perspectives” training from the Constructive Dialogue Institute. The opening video, created in partnership with Academic Engagement Network and titled “Intercultural Dialogue at GW,” discusses antisemitism specifically. In addition, the University sponsors dozens of events on difficult political, social, and global issues every semester.