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University Presidents Called to Action

Higher Education Inquirer

Universities often justify their land acquisitions as part of their mission to expand their campuses, build new research centers, and offer more housing for students and faculty. Yet, history has shown that even the most entrenched systems can change, and university presidents are not beyond the possibility of transformation.

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New policies guide removal of controversial building names

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Students, staff, faculty and alumni of Towson University in Maryland gathered last month to celebrate the renaming of two dormitories, now called Barnes Hall and Harris Hall, after the university’s first two Black graduates. ” Still other institutions directly address the potential legal repercussions of removing a name.

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The divestment problem

University Business

More from UB: The 3 factors holding at-risk students back from graduating The ethical dilemma Student calls for divestment have a significant history in higher education, and some have proved successful. Similarly, student calls for their institutions to cut ties with Israel has a storied history.

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