DAVIS – UC Davis has been named one of the most anti-Jewish colleges in America by the nonprofit Stop Antisemitism.
The group gave UC Davis an “F” final grade, citing the university’s “inability to condemn rising anti-Semitism on campus” following the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
According to their numbers, Stop Antisemitism said that 81% of Jewish students have experienced antisemitism at UC Davis – with 93% of Jewish students reporting to the group that they do not feel safe expressing their identity.
In a statement, a university spokesperson noted that UC Davis has been strong in the fight against anti-Semitism – citing Chancellor Gary S. May’s statement in the immediate aftermath of the outbreak of violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
UC Davis also noted that they take complaints of anti-Semitism seriously.
“When the University receives a complaint of anti-Semitism or other offensive behavior, it immediately contacts affected parties to provide support and resources, and reviews the allegations under the University’s anti-discrimination policy,” UC Davis said in a statement a statement.
“Our top priority is to provide support and guidance to any member of our community who may be impacted by harmful speech or behavior to ensure they are not limited in their participation in UC Davis programs or activities,” it added UC Davis added.
The report also comes after a legal complaint was filed against UC Davis earlier this year, alleging anti-Semitism in the classroom and around campus.
In September, the UC Board of Regents approved new military equipment for some of its campus police departments, following some violence during protests last school year.
UC Davis did not request more military equipment for the coming year.
