Board of Trustees Unanimously Votes Not to Divest
The Amherst College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously against divesting from companies that supply military equipment to the Israeli government.
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Two-thirds of Faculty Vote in Favor of Divestment Resolution
The nonbinding resolution calls for the college to divest from weapons companies that support Israel’s war in Gaza. The vote came a week after the AAS passed a similar resolution calling for divestment from a larger set of corporations.
Over 130 Arrested During UMass Encampment
Police declared an unlawful assembly, tearing down tents and pushing protesters to the ground at the encampment on May 7.
Editorial: Policing Peaceful Protest
The Editorial Board acknowledges student activism to be an essential part of campus discourse and advocates for clarity in the college’s plans for protest on campus, especially when there is the possibility of police involvement.
Alumni Respond to Professor’s Letter Against Faculty Divestment Motion
Dear Faculty of Amherst College,
We will begin by sharing with you some of the facts that are easily available online, should you choose to search for them. Facts can be comforting in a time of crisis. They make us feel like we have something concrete to hold onto.
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AAS Calls on Trustees to Divest from Israel’s War and Occupation
The resolution proposes creating a committee that would determine the list of companies to divest from. Its passage came amid nationwide student protests over colleges and universities’ financial ties to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Editorial: A Call for Divestment
The Editorial Board expresses support for the recently passed resolution by the Association of Amherst Students and addresses arguments against divestment.