The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill has a Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into UNC Chapel Hill in December 2023. In March 2025, UNC Chapel Hill 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 April and May 2024, two anti-Israel encampments were established on the University campus, with the first ending in the detainment of 36 protestors. In May 2024, prior to commencement, protestors defaced a University building with red paint, including images of bloody hands and messages saying "UNC has blood on its hands."

In September 2024, approximately 150 anti-Israel protestors entered at least nine academic buildings and disrupted classes in a protest that saw violent, anti-Israel rhetoric spraypainted both on and inside school buildings, including the historic naval armory that houses UNC’s US Navy ROTC program. The University swiftly condemned the disruptive protest.

In October 2024, at an anti-Israel protest at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, protesters chanted, ‘No more Hillel.’

In May 2025, the white supremacist group Patriot Front posted stickers at the University of North Carolina that read: "Deport invaders, keep America American," "We dare to defend our rights," "Reclaim America," and "No Zionists in government, we serve one nation."

University Policies and Responsive Action

In advance of the 2024-25 academic year, the University worked to clarify free speech and demonstration policies, which, among other items, prohibit identity concealment on public property and disruptions to university operations.

The University has an Interfaith@UNC group of campus-affiliated faith leaders, supported by a University liaison, who meet twice a month, coordinate several interfaith opportunities annually, and advise a student interfaith group.

The University's Annual Training for Employees is required for all staff and faculty and covers the University’s definition of antisemitic discrimination and harassment and how to report such behavior.  This training also covers how to request religious accommodations and how to support students with such accommodations.

In April 2026, the University updated its policies to note that "Academic freedom is a core principle of the University. Boycotts of academic institutions and scholars, based upon a government’s actions or policies, limits the free exchange of ideas among scholars."

The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill has a Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into UNC Chapel Hill in December 2023. In March 2025, UNC Chapel Hill 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 April and May 2024, two anti-Israel encampments were established on the University campus, with the first ending in the detainment of 36 protestors. In May 2024, prior to commencement, protestors defaced a University building with red paint, including images of bloody hands and messages saying "UNC has blood on its hands."

In September 2024, approximately 150 anti-Israel protestors entered at least nine academic buildings and disrupted classes in a protest that saw violent, anti-Israel rhetoric spraypainted both on and inside school buildings, including the historic naval armory that houses UNC’s US Navy ROTC program. The University swiftly condemned the disruptive protest.

In October 2024, at an anti-Israel protest at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, protesters chanted, ‘No more Hillel.’

In May 2025, the white supremacist group Patriot Front posted stickers at the University of North Carolina that read: "Deport invaders, keep America American," "We dare to defend our rights," "Reclaim America," and "No Zionists in government, we serve one nation."

University Policies and Responsive Action

In advance of the 2024-25 academic year, the University worked to clarify free speech and demonstration policies, which, among other items, prohibit identity concealment on public property and disruptions to university operations.

The University has an Interfaith@UNC group of campus-affiliated faith leaders, supported by a University liaison, who meet twice a month, coordinate several interfaith opportunities annually, and advise a student interfaith group.

The University's Annual Training for Employees is required for all staff and faculty and covers the University’s definition of antisemitic discrimination and harassment and how to report such behavior.  This training also covers how to request religious accommodations and how to support students with such accommodations.

In April 2026, the University updated its policies to note that "Academic freedom is a core principle of the University. Boycotts of academic institutions and scholars, based upon a government’s actions or policies, limits the free exchange of ideas among scholars."

The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill has a Hillel, Chabad, and Jewish Greek life organizations.

Litigation & Investigations

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into UNC Chapel Hill in December 2023. In March 2025, UNC Chapel Hill 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 April and May 2024, two anti-Israel encampments were established on the University campus, with the first ending in the detainment of 36 protestors. In May 2024, prior to commencement, protestors defaced a University building with red paint, including images of bloody hands and messages saying "UNC has blood on its hands."

In September 2024, approximately 150 anti-Israel protestors entered at least nine academic buildings and disrupted classes in a protest that saw violent, anti-Israel rhetoric spraypainted both on and inside school buildings, including the historic naval armory that houses UNC’s US Navy ROTC program. The University swiftly condemned the disruptive protest.

In October 2024, at an anti-Israel protest at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, protesters chanted, ‘No more Hillel.’

In May 2025, the white supremacist group Patriot Front posted stickers at the University of North Carolina that read: "Deport invaders, keep America American," "We dare to defend our rights," "Reclaim America," and "No Zionists in government, we serve one nation."

University Policies and Responsive Action

In advance of the 2024-25 academic year, the University worked to clarify free speech and demonstration policies, which, among other items, prohibit identity concealment on public property and disruptions to university operations.

The University has an Interfaith@UNC group of campus-affiliated faith leaders, supported by a University liaison, who meet twice a month, coordinate several interfaith opportunities annually, and advise a student interfaith group.

The University's Annual Training for Employees is required for all staff and faculty and covers the University’s definition of antisemitic discrimination and harassment and how to report such behavior.  This training also covers how to request religious accommodations and how to support students with such accommodations.

In April 2026, the University updated its policies to note that "Academic freedom is a core principle of the University. Boycotts of academic institutions and scholars, based upon a government’s actions or policies, limits the free exchange of ideas among scholars."