Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war demanded university divestment from weapon manufacturers, but few institutions have decided to move forward with such measures due to financial concerns.
Occidental and Williams Colleges voted against divestment, citing it as a divisive move that posed financial risks to their endowments, indicating a preference for institutional neutrality.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents emphasized that their decision to maintain current investment practices was made after careful consideration of community perspectives, ultimately honoring fiduciary responsibilities.
Despite student protests, including a march by pro-Palestinian advocates, university boards are largely opting to refrain from divesting, illustrating a significant divide between student activists and institutional leadership.
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