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Brown University agrees to hold Israel divestment vote after pressure from student protesters

Brown University will vote on divesting from companies linked to Israel or Gaza war after student protest pressure. The Advisory Committee will give recommendations by September, leading to an October vote by the Board.
Dozens of students demonstrated on campus in tents to show solidarity with Palestine and urge divestment from war-related companies. Brown President Paxson agreed to hear their proposal if they peacefully end the encampment.
Five students will meet with Brown University officials in May to present their case for divestment. Paxson will seek recommendations, and no punitive action will be taken if the agreement terms are followed.

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The Hill

Brown University agrees to hold Israel divestment vote after pressure from student protesters

Brown University’s corporate board will vote on a proposal to divest from Israeli interests, the university announced Tuesday, a major victory for student protesters who have taken over dozens of college campuses nationwide. Protesters at Brown will tear down their encampment at the center of campus and cease demonstrations through the end of the school year as part of an…

18 days ago·Washington, United States

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At Brown University, protesters and administrators reach deal to end encampment

Brown University leaders have agreed to hold a vote on divesting from companies that support Israel, and pro-Palestinian student demonstrators agreed to clear their encampment.

18 days ago·Washington, United States

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UPI

Brown University, pro-Palestinian protesters reach agreement to end encampment

Brown University and pro-Palestinian protesters behind an encampment erected on the school's campus reached an agreement Tuesday to disband the demonstration.

18 days ago·Washington, United States

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Protesters ending encampment at Brown University

Dozens of students pitched tents on the College Green and started living there last Wednesday to show support for Palestine and call on Brown to divest its endowment from companies that are profiting off the war in Gaza.

18 days ago·East Providence, United States

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Protesters reach agreement with Brown University administration, end encampment

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Student protesters reached an agreement with administrators at Brown University on the seventh day of their Gaza solidarity encampment. The Brown Divest Coalition said in a press release that the university agreed to hold a vote on divestment from companies with financial ties to Israeli forces in Palestine. Brown University confirmed the agreement, saying, in exchange,...

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