At New York University and Columbia University, professors formed physical barriers around encampments as universities sought to clear them, while Northwestern University faculty members locked arms to prevent university police from reaching student tents. Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine has grown to more than 130 affiliated faculty and staff groups, primarily in the United States, since forming in February 2024. Its chapters support Students for Justice in Palestine organizations and promote Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions efforts targeting Israeli institutions. A 2025 ADL/AEN survey of 209 Jewish-identifying faculty found nearly three-quarters had observed anti-Jewish activity originating from faculty, staff, or administrators. The report said cooperation among faculty activists, unions, student organizations, and community groups intensified following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, terror attacks, allowing organizing efforts to extend beyond individual campuses and protest campaigns.