Anti-Semitic, racist vandalism found in Miami University dorm

Students and a Jewish community group have condemned the incident, calling for accountability and protection on campus.

A weekend incident at Miami University is drawing sharp scrutiny after anti-Semitic and racist graffiti was discovered inside a residence hall, prompting an internal investigation and condemnation from school officials and Jewish student leaders.

According to campus authorities, offensive messages were scrawled on a student’s dorm door and in a shared bathroom in Tappan Hall. 

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According to WLWT, the university labeled the incident a violation of student conduct policies and vowed to take disciplinary action once the responsible party is identified.

The Hillel Foundation at Miami University described the vandalism as a direct attack on Jewish students and called for stronger safeguards to ensure student safety and dignity. The organization pledged continued efforts to fight anti-Semitism on campus.

Rabbi Yossi Greenberg, who supports Miami’s Jewish student population, urged vigilance but cautioned students not to overreact, encouraging them to consider whether such acts represent a broader pattern or an isolated offense.

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Administrators encouraged students to report any similar incidents to campus police.

While the university has not released details about possible suspects or surveillance evidence, the investigation is ongoing.