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New policies guide removal of controversial building names

Inside Higher Ed

Meanwhile, others believe that removing those names is analogous to erasing the important roles those individuals may have had in the history of the region or university. ” Still other institutions directly address the potential legal repercussions of removing a name.

Policy 101
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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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