University of California

U of California workers authorize strike in response to treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters

The UC union said it was also heavily motivated by UCLA’s failure to stop a clash between its pro-Palestinian encampment and violent pro-Israel counter protesters last month.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/05/2024

Police take back building from pro-Palestinian protesters at University of California, Irvine

Police officers arrived at the campus, clearing an occupied lecture hall and a longstanding encampment.

By REUTERS
16/05/2024

Jewish UCLA student blocked from entering campus by pro-Palestinian activists

Instagram user Eli Tsives shared footage of him showing his student ID to the activists, who repeated "We are not engaging" while blocking his attempts to walk to his class. 

30/04/2024

Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Israel protesters clash on UCLA campus

The violence broke out as a security fence between the opposing sides was removed by demonstrators.

Hebrew language Olympiad celebrates record participation in its third year

The third annual Hebrew Language Olympiad at Tel Aviv University attracted hundreds of teenagers worldwide, showcasing impressive growth and participation from diverse regions and institutions.

People, including Israeli leaders, have difficulty making decisions, taking responsibility - study

Research on decision-making has shown that when people are making decisions, they have to evaluate their options over time because they often don’t immediately know what to do.

Anti Israel

UC Berkeley under congressional investigation for handling of antisemitism on campus

UC Berkeley under investigation by congress for how it has been dealing with ongoing reports on how it has been handling frequent anti-Semitism on it's campus.

New wearable neck patch invention allows people to speak with no vocal cords

Looking forward, the research team plans to continue enlarging the vocabulary of the device through machine learning and to test it in people with speech disorders.

Berkeley professor: I will not leave my office until the university addresses antisemitism

“If my students feel that they cannot walk safely across campus without being bullied, then I will not cross campus either,” Hassner said.

Do sugar-free candy, toothpaste, and gum give you gas? - study

In a new study, scientists from the University of California identify sorbitol, a chemical found in sugar-free products, as causing indigestion and stomach pain

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