News Release: University of California announces settlement in litigation related to antisemitism on campus, makes significant contributions to organizations committed to fighting antisemitism
UC Office of the President, July 29, 2025
The University of California announced today (Tuesday, July 29) a settlement in Frankel v. Regents of the University of California, resolving claims against UC related to UCLA’s initial response to protest activity in 2024.
“We are pleased with the terms of today’s settlement. The injunction and other terms UCLA has agreed to demonstrate real progress in the fight against antisemitism,” the parties said in a joint statement.
This agreement builds on substantive action taken by the University of California and UCLA to promote safety and combat antisemitism on campus. As part of the settlement, UCLA will continue to implement policies that make its campus safer for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, the University will contribute $2.33 million to eight organizations that combat antisemitism and support the UCLA Jewish community, including Hillel at UCLA, the Academic Engagement Network, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Jewish Federation Los Angeles’s Campus Impact Network, among others.
Consistent with UCLA and the University of California’s commitment to fighting antisemitism, $320,000 will also be distributed to UCLA’s Initiative to Combat Antisemitism — an effort announced in March by UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk to mobilize resources and leaders across the University to combat antisemitism wherever it arises. Today’s settlement follows systemwide reforms and programs previously instituted by the University of California to combat antisemitism.
“Antisemitism, harassment, and other forms of intimidation are antithetical to our values and have no place at the University of California. We have been clear about where we have fallen short, and we are committed to doing better moving forward. Today’s settlement reflects a critically important goal that we share with the plaintiffs: to foster a safe, secure and inclusive environment for all members of our community and ensure that there is no room for antisemitism anywhere on campus,” said University of California Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly. “As we build upon our systemwide efforts to further this goal, we remain steadfastly committed to cultivating an environment where all are afforded the opportunity to live, learn and teach safely and peacefully, no matter who they are, where they come from, or how they pray.”
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FRANKEL SETTLEMENT FACT SHEET
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/sites/default/files/2025-07/frankel-settlement-fact-sheet.pdf or
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OVERVIEW
The University of California abhors antisemitism and is diligently working to address and counter it in all its forms across the UC system. Antisemitism has been on the rise across the globe, including on college campuses, and UC is no exception. The University has taken additional steps to ensure that everyone feels safe on campus. UC leaders recognize there is more work to be done and are committed to using what they have learned to drive real, lasting improvements.
As part of resolving litigation related to antisemitism on campus, UCLA will continue to implement policies that make its campuses safer for Jewish students, faculty, and staff, as well as contribute a total of $2.33 million to eight organizations that combat antisemitism in the University of California community. This reflects the University’s deep commitment to fostering a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all members of our community and ensuring that there is no room for antisemitism anywhere on UC’s campuses.
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OUR STEPS TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
The University of California will donate a total of $2.65 million to combating antisemitism and cultivating a safe environment for all:
● $320,000 to UCLA’s Initiative to Combat Antisemitism — an effort announced in March by UCLA
Chancellor Julio Frenk to mobilize resources and leaders across the University to combat antisemitism wherever it arises.
● Additionally, the University will contribute $2.33 million to eight organizations that combat antisemitism and support the UCLA Jewish community:
○ Hillel at UCLA
○ Academic Engagement Network
○ Anti-Defamation League
○ Jewish Federation Los Angeles – Campus Impact Network
○ Chabad of UCLA
○ The Film Collaborative, Inc.
○ Jewish Graduate Organization
○ Orthodox Union – Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus.
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PAST UC ACTIONS TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM
The University of California has taken several important and proactive steps to combat antisemitism, including:
● Communicated campus prohibitions against encampments, unauthorized structures, restrictions on free movement, identity concealment, and refusals to reveal one’s identity when asked to do so by University personnel.
● Conducted trainings to inform the whole UC community about policies and procedures related to campus safety and expressive activities.
● Opposed calls for boycotts against and divestment from Israel.
● Outgoing UC President Michael Drake reiterated in a letter to chancellors that all UC entities are banned from boycotting any country, including Israel.
● Reaffirmed system policies, including the Regents Policy 4403: Statement of Principles Against Intolerance from March 2016, which states, “Anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination have no place in the University. The Regents call on University leaders actively to challenge antiSemitism and other forms of discrimination when and wherever they emerge within the University community.”
● Published a single, systemwide Anti-Discrimination Policy managed by the new Systemwide Office of Civil Rights (SOCR) that applies to all staff, faculty, students, and third parties.
● Participated in Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative to foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming campus climate for all students throughout the UC system.
● Teams from the Systemwide Office of Civil Rights and two campuses attended the Brandeis University Summer Institute on Antisemitism in Higher Education, which aims to raise awareness and provide senior administrators in academic and student affairs with a toolbox of practices and actions to effectively confront antisemitism on their campuses.
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Note: The payments to the plaintiffs, their lawyers, and various organizations total $6,450.000. The terms of the settlement can be found at:
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