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The latest antizionist post was painted on the CMU fence June 30, the fourth in less than a month. (Photo by Zev Adelson)
Painting Hate
Raising the temperature: CMU Fence continues to stoke the fire of anti-Zionist hate
By David Rullo
Anonymous actors promoting anti-Zionism paint CMU fence for a fourth time in less than a month
The latest antizionist post was painted on the CMU fence June 30, the fourth in less than a month. (Photo by Zev Adelson)
July 2, 2026, 1:25 pm
Raising the temperature: CMU Fence continues to stoke the fire of anti-Zionist hate
Anonymous actors promoting anti-Zionism paint CMU fence for a fourth time in less than a month
By David Rullo
Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Mediterannean coast. (Photo by Yeshaya Dinerstein via Pexels)
June 17, 2026, 9:23 am
Pittsburgh students navigate Israeli internships amid missile attacks
'Realistically, there is a war going on, and you can't take life for granted'
By Adam Reinherz
Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh both received grades on the ADL's latest Campus Antisemitism Report Card.
March 24, 2026, 1:35 pm
ADL gives Pitt, CMU ‘C’ grades in latest campus antisemitism report
Organization also published results from its survey "Campus Crossroads, Non-Jewish Student Perceptions of Jews and Israel"
By David Rullo
Steps in Carnegie Mellon University campus in Qatar. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
March 3, 2026, 1:05 pm
Lawfare Project, CMU respond to lawsuit alleging antisemitism, Qatar influence
“They gaslighted her, essentially.”
By David Rullo
Illustrated monsters by Gary Hirsch. (Image courtesy of Ari Lightman)
February 18, 2026, 4:28 pm
Ari Lightman’s guide to slaying organizational ‘monsters’
'You're never going to transform either yourself, your community or your organization, until you start thinking about the barriers that impede transformation'
By Adam Reinherz
Cohon Center at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
February 12, 2026, 1:56 pm
US colleges got $1.1 billion from Qatar in 2025, Ed Department says
The foreign funding comes, in part, from "countries and entities that are involved in activities that threaten America's national security," the U.S. education secretary said.
By JNS Staff
Steps in Carnegie Mellon University campus in Qatar. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
February 3, 2026, 11:31 am
CMU’s relationship with Qatar examined in federal lawsuit
"Qatar and its affiliates could be a source of antisemitic influence upon CMU."
By David Rullo
Cohon Center at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
January 8, 2026, 12:59 pm
Qatar is biggest foreign funder of US colleges, per Education Department
“Every single dollar given by our adversaries comes with strings attached,” Rep. Tim Walberg told JNS. “Enough is enough.”
By Aaron Bandler
Protestors encamped in the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning at Schenley Park to protest Israel's war with Hamas, spring 2024 (Photo by Jim Busis)
November 11, 2025, 1:09 pm
When it comes to First Amendment rights, Pitt and CMU walk a tightrope
“It’s not only a bad thing to suppress what is considered free speech,” he said, “but you also cannot compel people to speak in a way that would offend their own viewpoints.
By David Rullo
An Elegant Edge New York burger with pastrami. (Photo provided by Elegant Edge)
August 20, 2025, 4:34 pm
New kosher and halal dining options coming to CMU
Dry-brined ribeye steak, Peruvian chicken and more
By Toby Tabachnick
Julie Paris is one member of the Pittsburgh Jewish community who posted online about anti-Zionist, anti-Hindu messages painted on CMU's Fence. (Screenshot by David Rullo)
May 12, 2025, 4:56 pm
CMU graduation marred by anti-Zionist, anti-Hindu messaging on the Fence
New message conflates Nazism, Zionism and Hinduism
By David Rullo
Painter Benjamin Schwartz, aka Benny Blindspots, stands inside Carnegie Mellon University's Great Hall on April 28. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
May 5, 2025, 8:54 pm
CMU architecture students design with vision for legally blind artist
Semester-long project imagines new creative space for Benny Blindspots
By Adam Reinherz
Sharaka speakers address attendees at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School. (Photo courtesy of Sharaka)
February 13, 2025, 4:55 pm
Sharaka delegation practices partnership in pursuit of replication
'There's a lot we do agree on. And when we need to, let's come together. Let's roll up our sleeves and let's find a way to get things done'
By Adam Reinherz
Dr. José-Alain Sahel (Photo courtesy of Dr. José-Alain Sahel)
January 3, 2025, 3:16 pm
Groundbreaking eye transplantation project unites top experts from Pittsburgh and beyond
It's a "moonshot" project, but Dr. José-Alain Sahel is up for the challenge.
By Toby Tabachnick
Cohon Center at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
December 22, 2024, 9:38 am
Court allows student’s suit to move forward at Carnegie Mellon
Yael Canaan’s submission of a Jewish-related architecture project resulted in a professor saying that she should have explored “what Jews do to make themselves such a hated group.”
By JNS
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