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University of Michigan professor Derek Peterson praises campus pro-Palestinian protesters during his commencement speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2, 2026. (Screenshot via YouTube via JTA)
May 5, 2026, 6:51 am
U of Michigan apologizes after professor hails Gaza protesters in graduation speech
But 1,100 staff and students sign letter rebuking university president’s apology after faculty member said pro-Palestinian students ‘opened our hearts to injustice and inhumanity of Israel’s war in Gaza’
By Andrew Lapin
Amir Makled, a pro-Palestinian candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents, addresses the crowd at a rally for US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 7, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
April 20, 2026, 11:53 pm
Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board
Party sidelines incumbent pro-Israel Jewish member of Board of Regents in favor of Amir Makled, who has retweeted memes and cartoons with antisemitic connotations
By Andrew Lapin
Harrison Hochberg, the first Jewish member of the University of Michigan basketball team to win a National Championship. (Courtesy Hochberg via JTA)
April 12, 2026, 2:14 am
On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team
Harrison Hochberg reflects on being a member of Michigan’s winning squad, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, confronting antisemitism, and doing his well-known grandfather proud
By Adam Finkel
Michigan State University displayed an image of Adolf Hitler as part of a trivia quiz prior to a football game, October 21, 2023. (Alexander Haenke/X via JTA)
May 22, 2025, 10:42 am
Michigan State pays $35,000 to settle lawsuit over use of Hitler photo on jumbotron
The Quiz Channel on YouTube sued school over unauthorized use of content after image of Nazi dictator was projected onscreen for trivia segment during football game in October 2023
By JTA and ToI Staff
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel pauses during an interview with The Associated Press, November 21, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
May 6, 2025, 4:52 am
Michigan AG suggests Jewish group caused her to drop charges against anti-Israel protesters
Dana Nessel, who is Jewish, says case was undercut by letter from Jewish Community Relations Council of Ann Arbor defending her against claims of bias due to her religious faith
By Ben Sales
A scene of anti-Israel vandalism and graffiti calling for 'intifada' at the headquarters of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, October 7, 2024. (Government photo via JTA)
April 25, 2025, 11:50 am
Homes raided as part of Michigan crackdown on pro-Palestinian vandalism targeting Jews
Unusually, US federal agents involved in investigation of series of incidents in which homes and Jewish institutions were targeted with messages such as ‘F*** Israel,’ ‘Intifada’
By Andrew Lapin
This composite image shows Danny Wolf (L) and Bruce Pearl (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images via AFP)
March 29, 2025, 4:15 am
Auburn vs. Michigan: 2 of March Madness’ most prominent Jews face off
Israeli-American Danny Wolf of Michigan revels in dispelling stereotypes about Jews and sports, while Auburn’s Bruce Pearl has advocated for the release of US citizen held by Hamas
By Ben Sales
Anti-Israel students protest at an encampment on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan on April 28, 2024. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP)
February 1, 2025, 7:53 pm
University of Michigan suspends pro-Palestinian group for 2 years
Students Allied for Freedom and Equality accused of violating conduct policy; university says ‘protests are welcome’ but not if they infringe on others’ rights
By AP and ToI Staff
The central campus of the University of Michigan in September, 2010. (CC BY 3.0, Wkimedia Commons)
December 14, 2024, 6:36 am
U of Michigan fires DEI official for claiming school ‘controlled by wealthy Jews’
Other antisemitic remarks Rachel Dawson made to Jewish professors include declaration ‘we don’t work with Jews’ because ‘they’re wealthy, privileged and take care of themselves’
By Andrew Lapin
Vandalism on the car of University of Michigan trustee Jordan Acker, December 9, 2024. (Jordan Acker/ Instagram)
December 10, 2024, 9:00 am
Home, car of Jewish U of Michigan official vandalized with Hamas symbol
Jordan Acker, university regent, calls tactics ‘Klan-like,’ after his house’s front window broken, symbol used to designate targets in Hamas videos spray-painted on car
By jacob gurvis
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel students protest at an encampment on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan on April 28, 2024. (JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP)
November 14, 2024, 8:04 am
University of Michigan student leaders impeached over anti-Israel harassment
Student body president, vice president accused of inciting violence against colleagues who opposed Gaza aid measure, labeling critics as ‘Zionists,’ amid push for Israel divestment
By JTA and ToI Staff
University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker (L) hands out pizza to student voters on campus on November 5, 2024. (Courtesy)
November 6, 2024, 2:40 am
Jewish regent at U of Michigan says Trump not the answer to anti-Israel campus unrest
Jordan Acker calls protesters hounding him on US Election Day a fringe, touts efforts of Harris-led Democratic Party to make American Jews ‘part of the coalition she’s building’
By Jacob Magid
Southfield, Michigan, chief of police Elvin Barren announces charges against a suspect in the armed robbery of the home of a University of Michigan rabbi, Oct. 7, 2024. (Screenshot via JTA)
October 8, 2024, 8:32 am
Suspect arrested in U of Michigan rabbi’s home robbery, no evidence of antisemitism
Armed home invasion on eve of Rosh Hashanah sparked widespread alarm in community that has seen a spate of anti-Jewish, anti-Israel incidents on campus
By Andrew Lapin
Illustrative: A University of Michigan police car is seen on the Ann Arbor campus, May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
October 4, 2024, 10:09 am
Gunman breaks into rabbi’s home during Rosh Hashanah meal for U of Michigan students
Police probing incident as robbery, not hate crime; no injuries as intruder stole bag but didn’t open fire; woman detained in connection with crime, but main suspect still at large
By ToI Staff
A University of Michigan logo decorates a traffic circle on the school's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on July 20, 2015. (AP/Paul Sancya/File)
September 16, 2024, 11:43 pm
Jewish student attacked in Michigan after being asked his ethnicity
Police probing incident as hate crime; victim was asked if he is Jewish and then assaulted when he affirmed; ADL offers $5,000 reward for info leading to convictions
By ToI Staff and Agencies
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