Michigan

Over 2,000 UMich students, staff, alumni back professor for praising anti-Israel activists

A Monday petition signed by 754 alumni echoed the first letter's demands, calling on Grasso to pledge to protect free speech, free expression, and institutional neutrality.

University of Michigan professor Derek Peterson praises campus pro-Palestinian protesters during his commencement speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2, 2026.
Students protest in support of Palestine during the University of Michigan's Spring Commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024; file photo.

Michigan University professor praises anti-Israel student activists in commencement speech

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Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general

Amir Makled, a pro-Palestinian candidate for University of Michigan board of regents, addresses the crowd at a rally for U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Ann Arbor, April 7, 2026. Makled, who had praised Hezbollah's leader in a past social media post, bested Jewish incumbent regent

Michigan Democrats back pro-Palestinian candidate for university board


'We are not afraid': US university students arrive in Israel as antisemitism rocks campuses

"I hope that this visit to Israel gives me the tools to share the truth with those on campus who defend mass rape and murder,” Josh Shain, Columbia University student and delegation member, remarked.

 Delegation of students visiting Israel on "Take Action for Israel" trip, May 22, 2024.

Masked men harass Michigan University regents at their homes in middle of night

Masked protesters targeted University of Michigan Regents' homes, demanding the adoption of BDS policies. Regents condemn the intimidation tactics as unacceptable and dangerous.

 Image of one of the masked men involved in the harassment incident of regent members of Michigan University. Uploaded on 16/5/2024

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after incident at Detroit-area synagogue

The altercation is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7 that have targeted Jewish institutions.

 People attend a vigil in front of the Fraenkelufer synagogue in Berlin, Germany, October 13, 2023.

Police arrest dozens of anti-Israel protesters at Chicago Art Institute

Protests escalate at Chicago's Art Institute, leading to arrests. Elsewhere, University of Michigan sees peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstration during commencement.

 Police arrest a pro-Palestinian protester at USC campus in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 24, 2024, in this still image taken from video

Visiting pro-Israel Christian communities in the US amid Hamas war

Not only did I not take off my kippah and not experience antisemitism, but in fact my kippah became a lightning rod for visceral expressions of support for Israel and the Jewish people.

 THE LARGEST gathering of ‘Israel the Miracle’ authors (L to R): Pastors Jim and Rosemary Garlow; Dr. Juergen Bueler; the writer; Dr. Brad Young; Dr. Wayne Hilsden.

'Uncommitted' organizers will join campus protesters in Michigan over Gaza

Uncommitted organizers will travel to the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus, they told Reuters, bringing together a political movement that's disrupted Biden events.

 PRO-ISRAEL AND anti-Israel Jews are involved in a confrontation on the University of Michigan campus, during Parents and Family Weekend, last month.

'Death to America, death to Israel' chanted at Dearborn, Michigan rally

Recent weeks have seen other calls for the destruction of the United States by pro-Palestinian activists.  

 Members of the Jewish Voice for Peace group and allies rally in support of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a protest in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., November 7, 2023.

Trump wins Michigan, Missouri, Idaho Republican caucuses in show of force

Trump won the primary convincingly on Tuesday, securing 12 of 16 delegates up for grabs. He took all of Michigan's remaining 39 delegates at stake on Saturday.

 Supporters attend a campaign rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump in Waterford Township, Michigan, US, February 17, 2024.

The Squad holds emotional press conference calling for permanent ceasefire, meeting with Biden

Both Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) were in tears as they spoke of the humanitarian crisis and the number of children killed in Gaza. 

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) kisses Rep. Cori Bush as they take part in a protest outside the US Capitol in Washington last month, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

US-Israel pressure impacts Arab-American polls in Michigan - analysis

There is more support for Israel's war effort in the US than what the media portrays. Arab voters in Michigan express dissatisfaction with Biden's policies.

 Benjamin Netanyahu and Joe Biden