What Happened at UIC
- Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
- Apr 20
- 1 min read
What happened at UIC is not just a headline, it’s a reminder of what many Jewish students are still navigating in real time.
Reports of students being surrounded, intimidated, and left without adequate protection raise serious questions about safety on campus and accountability from institutions meant to protect all students.
Broader Patterns
This isn’t just about one university. It reflects a broader pattern where Jewish identity is misunderstood, minimized, or ignored, leaving students feeling unsafe, isolated, and unsupported.
Every student deserves to feel safe expressing who they are without fear. Silence or inaction only deepens the harm.
Awareness is the first step. Accountability must follow.
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