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Penn State Jewish, pro-Israel students targeted by 'malicious' doxxing campaign 

In total, fourteen students were targeted.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
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Anti-Israel demonstration at Harvard University. Time for the local Jewish community and Jewish Harvard alumni to show our strength

Jewish teens are looking at a new factor in their college search: antisemitism

A new survey of nearly 2,000 BBYO participants across North America found that 64% said antisemitism on campus was an important factor in their decision regarding where to attend college.

|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Aerial view of the Earth’s surface, with visible fault lines and earthquake epicenters, created with generative AI,

How did the Earth's crust, tectonic plates form? - study

This information could help answer a fundamental question about our planet and could even help scientists understand more about the formation of other planets.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano gives a victory speech at his election-night party in Chambersburg, Pa., May 17, 2022

Mastriano distances from Gab CEO, doesn't disavow anti-Jewish comments

Republican Gov. Candidate in Penn. rejects anti-Semitism after public outcry of Christian nationalist ally.

|ByJULIA ROBBINS

Can studying the origins of Parkinson's help treat it? - study

New research from Hebrew University and Penn State analyzes the shapes a specific protein found in neurons takes as the disease develops.

MAY 19, 2021
Researchers from Hebrew University and Penn State College of Medicine teamed up to study the different conformations of a protein called alpha-synuclein, which when combined to form harmful aggregates, may lead to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

Penn State student government adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The vote follows an April 8 resolution by the student government to fight antisemitism on campus.

APRIL 29, 2021
Pennsylvania State University.

Petition calls for expulsion of Penn State student over antisemitic photo

The petition states that Penn State should expel Milligan immediately, noting that "this act of antisemitism and hatred towards the Jewish community cannot and will not be tolerated."

JUNE 5, 2020
Pennsylvania State University.