June 17th 2026Community
Smith College Rejects Israel Divestment Proposal
Smith College rejects divestment proposal from Students for Justice in Palestine.
Smith College has rejected a divestment proposal submitted by Students for Justice in Palestine, according to Algemeiner.com. The proposal sought to remove the college's investments in companies associated with Israel.
The decision reflects the college's position on the contentious issue of divestment campaigns targeting Israeli-linked investments, a topic that has generated debate on college campuses nationwide.
Students and advocates on both sides of the divestment question continue to engage with Smith College's administration on related matters.
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