The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), in its effort to combat antisemitism on college campuses, praised South Florida universities for their efforts. Florida International University (FIU) and the University of Miami (UM) received 'A' grades in the ADL's national Antisemitism Report Card, which evaluated 135 institutions. This recognition is significant as Jewish students have faced a rise in hate incidents following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, as reported by NBC Miami.
Jon Warech, executive director of the Hillel chapter at FIU, told NBC Miami, "We’re thrilled with an A grade and it’s well-deserved, FIU has been fantastic, it doesn’t mean we haven’t had any incidents but every time, the administration has stepped up, they’ve done the right thing, they’ve been helpful to students, our Jewish students feel safe." Students Tom Mizrachi and Natan Farhy also expressed their sense of security at FIU, with Mizrachi highlighting the support from various Jewish organizations on campus.
While the state shows positive results, the Anti-Defamation League noted that only 36 percent of schools earned an A or B on the 2025 report card. The report indicates that 45 percent of previously graded schools improved, while only 9 percent saw a decline. Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO, stressed the importance of maintaining high standards, saying, "I said it last year and I’ll say it again: every single campus should get an ‘A’, this isn’t a high bar – this should be the standard." The report also highlighted that schools like CUNY Queens College and Georgetown University made significant improvements, showing a shift in administrative strategies.
The Anti-Defamation League credits the rise in campus security to new administrative policies, with over half the schools implementing changes in response to antisemitism. Shira Goodman, ADL VP of Advocacy, explained, "The improvement on campus is largely due to new administrative initiatives implemented in response to the campus antisemitism crisis," noting that these efforts aim to improve the campus climate for Jewish students. The ADL's 2025 Campus Antisemitism Report Card includes not only grades but also tools and resources to support stakeholders and encourage continued action against bigotry in academia.
In expanding its evaluation to 135 institutions, the Anti-Defamation League aims to better understand and address the prevalence of antisemitism on campuses. This broader approach provides a qualitative analysis of how universities enforce policies and respond to antisemitic incidents.
