Antisemitism is growing.  The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, revealing a discrepancy between universities' improved policies and students' experiences with anti-Jewish hate.

     The report card assessed 150 colleges and universities using 32 criteria that fell into three categories: administrative policies, Jewish life on campus, campus conduct and climate concerns. The number of colleges and universities receiving As and Bs on their report cards more than doubled since 2024, going from 23.5% to 58%. Additionally, the ADL noted that grades of 47% of the 135 schools assessed in 2025 improved in 2026. The grade distribution among the colleges and universities included 23 As, 64 Bs, 53 Cs, 6 Ds and 4 Fs.

     ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt credited three things for the improved grades among colleges and universities: improved policies on campus, oversight from the Trump administration and Republican lawmakers and pressure from outside organizations.  The truth is that campuses are now enforcing their policies and driving better practices. It's improved. There's just no doubt that we've seen a range of different institutions realize that extremism on their campuses needs to be confronted," Greenblatt told Fox News Digital.

     The report details a series of policy changes that appear to align with Greenblatt’s assessment of improved policy enforcement and implementation.  The ADL noted that as of the publication of its 2026 report card, "94% of the 150 schools assessed prohibit both unauthorized encampments and event disruptions on campus, and the remaining 6% prohibit at least one of those." Additionally, 46% of the 150 schools explicitly reference antisemitism in their non-discrimination or related policies.

      The organization also found that 54% of the schools it assessed have formal entities  dedicated to addressing antisemitism and supporting Jewish life on campus.  The Trump administration and Republican political leadership have also played a role in combating antisemitism on campus, according to Greenblatt.