Tufts has a Hillel, Chabad and Jewish Greek organizations.

Litigation & Investigation

In January 2025, it was announced that the Department of Education launched an investigation into Tufts University’s handling of reported antisemitic incidents on campus.

In March 2025, Tufts University was one of the 60 schools that received a letter from the Department of Education accusing them of violating Title VI.

What’s Happening on Campus?

In March 2024, three BDS resolutions were adopted by the Tufts Community Union.

During part of the debate over the 2024 BDS resolutions, Jewish students were spat on and “subjected to stomach-churning antisemitic taunts and jeering from their peers,” according to the Hillel director.

The Tufts ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ lasted almost a month, with no major incidents reported, before protestors voluntarily disbanded following a trespassing order issued by the administration. During a May 2024 graduation ceremony, around 100 students walked out of, and chanted near, the ceremony in protest.

In September 2024, anti-Israel graffiti was located on campus that included inverted red triangles, a symbol associated with Hamas. In October 2024, SJP distributed fliers on campus advertising an event on the anniversary of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The fliers depicted images of firearms and called for students to "escalate" and "join the student intifada." That same month, SJP occupied a campus building after they were suspended from campus.

University Policies and Responsive Action

Since October 7, the University has hosted community dialogues about the conflict, and the University Chaplaincy has held weekly multifaith gatherings for students. Additionally, Tufts established a Coordinated Response Team and Tufts Talks Openly, which offers training opportunities for faculty, students, and staff, including sessions on “Understanding Antisemitism.”

Tufts established an Israel-Hamas War webpage which includes resources for students. The FAQ section notes that individuals or organizations calling for the genocide of Jews would be in violation of University policy.

In August 2024, the University circulated a welcome message to all members of the campus community clarifying existing Time, Place, and Manner policies, listing the times and locations in which protests are prohibited, and reiterating that “that there is no place on our campuses for antisemitism, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian, anti-Israeli sentiment, Islamophobia...or hate and discrimination in any form.”

At the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year, the University included a session on addressing antisemitism in its undergraduate orientation and held a panel discussion with several alumni on engaging in difficult conversations. Trainings about antisemitism continue to be mandated through new student orientation and via other diversity related programs. Voluntary antisemitism training has also been offered throughout the academic year to all students as part of the Tufts Inclusive Education Series.

Through an advisory group, the Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence is also working closely with the University Chaplaincy and Hillel in the development of additional educational programming and strategy, and the University has retained an external Judaic scholar/rabbi to serve as a consultant.

During fall 2025 orientation, Tufts offered a session on Jewish identity and antisemitism, facilitated by Project Shema, to provide first-year students with an entry point into understanding the Jewish experience and the impact of antisemitism. The Office of the President has also sponsored mandatory training for all faculty and staff on Title VI and Title VII compliance, with specific examples to highlight the ways antisemitism manifests in higher education settings.

In 2025, the University launched the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education. While the Center will address a broad range of issues, it is expected to focus on antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war. Tufts has also joined Interfaith America’s From Prejudice to Pluralism initiative to build a culture of pluralism, including through programming addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia. Additionally, senior leadership, including the provost and president, are participating in the Constructive Dialogue Institute’s Leadership Institute – Leading Through Polarized Times.

Tufts has a Hillel, Chabad and Jewish Greek organizations.

Litigation & Investigation

In January 2025, it was announced that the Department of Education launched an investigation into Tufts University’s handling of reported antisemitic incidents on campus.

In March 2025, Tufts University was one of the 60 schools that received a letter from the Department of Education accusing them of violating Title VI.

What’s Happening on Campus?

In March 2024, three BDS resolutions were adopted by the Tufts Community Union.

During part of the debate over the 2024 BDS resolutions, Jewish students were spat on and “subjected to stomach-churning antisemitic taunts and jeering from their peers,” according to the Hillel director.

The Tufts ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ lasted almost a month, with no major incidents reported, before protestors voluntarily disbanded following a trespassing order issued by the administration. During a May 2024 graduation ceremony, around 100 students walked out of, and chanted near, the ceremony in protest.

In September 2024, anti-Israel graffiti was located on campus that included inverted red triangles, a symbol associated with Hamas. In October 2024, SJP distributed fliers on campus advertising an event on the anniversary of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The fliers depicted images of firearms and called for students to "escalate" and "join the student intifada." That same month, SJP occupied a campus building after they were suspended from campus.

University Policies and Responsive Action

Since October 7, the University has hosted community dialogues about the conflict, and the University Chaplaincy has held weekly multifaith gatherings for students. Additionally, Tufts established a Coordinated Response Team and Tufts Talks Openly, which offers training opportunities for faculty, students, and staff, including sessions on “Understanding Antisemitism.”

Tufts established an Israel-Hamas War webpage which includes resources for students. The FAQ section notes that individuals or organizations calling for the genocide of Jews would be in violation of University policy.

In August 2024, the University circulated a welcome message to all members of the campus community clarifying existing Time, Place, and Manner policies, listing the times and locations in which protests are prohibited, and reiterating that “that there is no place on our campuses for antisemitism, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian, anti-Israeli sentiment, Islamophobia...or hate and discrimination in any form.”

At the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year, the University included a session on addressing antisemitism in its undergraduate orientation and held a panel discussion with several alumni on engaging in difficult conversations. Trainings about antisemitism continue to be mandated through new student orientation and via other diversity related programs. Voluntary antisemitism training has also been offered throughout the academic year to all students as part of the Tufts Inclusive Education Series.

Through an advisory group, the Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence is also working closely with the University Chaplaincy and Hillel in the development of additional educational programming and strategy, and the University has retained an external Judaic scholar/rabbi to serve as a consultant.

During fall 2025 orientation, Tufts offered a session on Jewish identity and antisemitism, facilitated by Project Shema, to provide first-year students with an entry point into understanding the Jewish experience and the impact of antisemitism. The Office of the President has also sponsored mandatory training for all faculty and staff on Title VI and Title VII compliance, with specific examples to highlight the ways antisemitism manifests in higher education settings.

In 2025, the University launched the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education. While the Center will address a broad range of issues, it is expected to focus on antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war. Tufts has also joined Interfaith America’s From Prejudice to Pluralism initiative to build a culture of pluralism, including through programming addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia. Additionally, senior leadership, including the provost and president, are participating in the Constructive Dialogue Institute’s Leadership Institute – Leading Through Polarized Times.

Tufts has a Hillel, Chabad and Jewish Greek organizations.

Litigation & Investigation

In January 2025, it was announced that the Department of Education launched an investigation into Tufts University’s handling of reported antisemitic incidents on campus.

In March 2025, Tufts University was one of the 60 schools that received a letter from the Department of Education accusing them of violating Title VI.

What’s Happening on Campus?

In March 2024, three BDS resolutions were adopted by the Tufts Community Union.

During part of the debate over the 2024 BDS resolutions, Jewish students were spat on and “subjected to stomach-churning antisemitic taunts and jeering from their peers,” according to the Hillel director.

The Tufts ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ lasted almost a month, with no major incidents reported, before protestors voluntarily disbanded following a trespassing order issued by the administration. During a May 2024 graduation ceremony, around 100 students walked out of, and chanted near, the ceremony in protest.

In September 2024, anti-Israel graffiti was located on campus that included inverted red triangles, a symbol associated with Hamas. In October 2024, SJP distributed fliers on campus advertising an event on the anniversary of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The fliers depicted images of firearms and called for students to "escalate" and "join the student intifada." That same month, SJP occupied a campus building after they were suspended from campus.

University Policies and Responsive Action

Since October 7, the University has hosted community dialogues about the conflict, and the University Chaplaincy has held weekly multifaith gatherings for students. Additionally, Tufts established a Coordinated Response Team and Tufts Talks Openly, which offers training opportunities for faculty, students, and staff, including sessions on “Understanding Antisemitism.”

Tufts established an Israel-Hamas War webpage which includes resources for students. The FAQ section notes that individuals or organizations calling for the genocide of Jews would be in violation of University policy.

In August 2024, the University circulated a welcome message to all members of the campus community clarifying existing Time, Place, and Manner policies, listing the times and locations in which protests are prohibited, and reiterating that “that there is no place on our campuses for antisemitism, anti-Arab, anti-Palestinian, anti-Israeli sentiment, Islamophobia...or hate and discrimination in any form.”

At the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year, the University included a session on addressing antisemitism in its undergraduate orientation and held a panel discussion with several alumni on engaging in difficult conversations. Trainings about antisemitism continue to be mandated through new student orientation and via other diversity related programs. Voluntary antisemitism training has also been offered throughout the academic year to all students as part of the Tufts Inclusive Education Series.

Through an advisory group, the Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence is also working closely with the University Chaplaincy and Hillel in the development of additional educational programming and strategy, and the University has retained an external Judaic scholar/rabbi to serve as a consultant.

During fall 2025 orientation, Tufts offered a session on Jewish identity and antisemitism, facilitated by Project Shema, to provide first-year students with an entry point into understanding the Jewish experience and the impact of antisemitism. The Office of the President has also sponsored mandatory training for all faculty and staff on Title VI and Title VII compliance, with specific examples to highlight the ways antisemitism manifests in higher education settings.

In 2025, the University launched the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education. While the Center will address a broad range of issues, it is expected to focus on antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war. Tufts has also joined Interfaith America’s From Prejudice to Pluralism initiative to build a culture of pluralism, including through programming addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia. Additionally, senior leadership, including the provost and president, are participating in the Constructive Dialogue Institute’s Leadership Institute – Leading Through Polarized Times.