University of Pittsburgh
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
Varsity Walk at the University of Pittsburgh (Photo by Christopher Lancaster via Wikimedia Commons)
April 16, 2025, 12:37 pm
ACLU files suit against Pitt for SJP
Group asks the University of Pittsburgh to lift Students for Justice in Palestine suspension
By David Rullo
University of Pittsburgh students encamped in the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning at Schenley Park to protest Israel's war with Hamas last spring.(Photo by Jim Busis)
April 1, 2025, 11:35 am
Pitt’s Antisemitism Working Group begins to take shape
“We’re charged with looking at the state of antisemitism at Pitt more broadly,” she said.
By David Rullo
Antisemitic statements were both chanted and displayed outside of an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning last spring. (Photo by David Rullo)
March 21, 2025, 2:02 pm
Pitt suspends Students for Justice in Palestine
The suspension means that SJP must cease all organizational operations and is banned from using any university resources to advance its mission.
By David Rullo
A sukkah on the Cathedral of Learning Lawn. (Photo courtesy of Chabad House on Campus)
March 18, 2025, 11:08 am
Pitt earns a ‘D’ on ADL’s Campus Antisemitism Report Card
“For schools like Pitt, this is the first year they’re on the report card so, right now, it’s about getting a baseline of where things are,” she said.
By David Rullo
An old photograph and letter. (Photo by Pixabay via Pexels)
March 13, 2025, 4:08 pm
UCLA professor will discuss book about Sephardic family history at Pitt
'I really like writing books where historical human dramas are the center of attention, and that is something I continue to pursue'
By Adam Reinherz
Encampment at the University of PIttsburgh. (Photo by David Rullo)
March 11, 2025, 5:03 pm
Pittsburgh Municipal Court
Reporter’s notebook
By David Rullo
Antisemitic statements were both chanted and displayed outside of an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning last spring. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 11, 2025, 12:50 pm
Pitt considers sanctioning Students for Justice in Palestine
December event was catalyst for university's response
By David Rullo
British soldiers queue for tea at NAAFI Mobile Canteen No.750 beside the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin. Dated July 16, 1945. By Unknown; Post-Work: W.wolny - IWMCollections IWM Photo No.: BU 8974, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=640293
February 7, 2025, 5:27 pm
Tale of Jewish war brides explored at Pitt
Captivated by a 'unique' story, Robin Judd discovered a historically familiar experience
By Adam Reinherz
Students enjoy dinner and discussion at Inside Israel. (Photo courtesy of Asher Goodwin)
February 6, 2025, 9:12 pm
Inside Israel offers fresh approach to educating students on Israel and international affairs
'You can't ever come to a full conclusion without hearing the other side. Essentially, it's as simple as that'
By Adam Reinherz
Anti-Israel protestors at an encampment located at the Cathedral of Learning show support for Iranian backed Houthi terrorists, who support the terrorist group Hamas and have attacked American and British ships in the region. (Photo by David Rullo)
February 4, 2025, 1:07 pm
More suspects charged for violent behavior during Pitt encampment last spring
Three of the suspects are charged with aggravated assault
By Toby Tabachnick
Students gather at the University of Pittsburgh and demonstrate support for Israel on Oct. 9, 2023. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
January 26, 2025, 3:29 pm
Jewish students share their struggles with antisemitism at Pitt
While physical attacks garner the most media attention, many more subtle antisemitic episodes have transpired at Pitt, some Jewish students say
By Toby Tabachnick
A still from the restored black-and-white silent film “The City Without Jews”
January 10, 2025, 3:11 pm
A chilling silent film returns with live klezmer score on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The 1924 silent movie eerily predicted the rise of antisemitism in Eastern Europe
By Deborah Weisberg
As part of election in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Jeffrey Brodsky inscribes his name in a book of inductees. (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Brodsky)
January 3, 2025, 4:13 pm
Getting to know: Jeffrey Brodsky
University of Pittsburgh professor, cell biologist, elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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
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