FAU Ascends to 'A' Grade on National Campus Antisemitism Report Card

Florida Atlantic University has risen to an "A" grade from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card. (Photo by Alex Dolce)

Florida Atlantic University has risen to an "A" grade from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card. ADL's Campus Antisemitism Report Card provides objective information about the current state of antisemitism on college campuses nationwide and evaluates institutional efforts to address it.

"This 'A' grade is an important milestone reflecting FAU's ongoing commitment to being the safest and most welcoming university for Jewish life in America. I am very pleased to have completed my first year as president with this demonstrable improvement to our institutional preparedness and proactivity on behalf of our students," said FAU President Adam Hasner. "The ADL's Report Card criteria are also a useful way for our campus community to appreciate the emphasis that the administration puts into protecting and supporting our students and staff. I want to extend my sincere thanks and congratulations to everyone who helped make FAU an 'A' university at a time when safety and comfort on campus can't just be taken for granted."

Hasner, FAU's first Jewish president, marked his inauguration in March 2025 by affixing a mezuzah to his office doorpost. Since then, FAU has implemented several initiatives to strengthen and enhance Jewish life on its campuses.

The university recently began construction on the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building, which will house FAU's Holocaust education programs, Jewish studies, and related academic and community initiatives. FAU is also home to the Gutterman Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education and the Florida-Israel Institute, which works to strengthen ties between the State of Florida and the State of Israel and maintains active relationships with Israeli partner academic institutions. FAU has also hosted specialized training for law enforcement officers from across Florida, aimed at combating antisemitism and enhancing campus safety.

"This improvement in your institution's grade underscores the thoughtful and deliberate steps your administration has taken to address antisemitism," said Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and director of the ADL. "Your commitment to fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for all students, staff and faculty, and especially for Jewish community members, is deeply appreciated. We hope to continue working closely with you and encourage collaboration with our campus and regional teams to advance this important work."

Jewish life at FAU is supported by the Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, Chabad of FAU, and a wide range of other student organizations.

ADL's Report Card 3.0 assessed 150 schools based on 32 criteria, separated into three categories: Jewish life on campus; publicly disclosed administrative actions; and campus conduct and climate concerns. Ratings were assigned under each category that factored into each school's grade.

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