Chris Marsicano

professor of educational studies at Davidson College

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Campus protestors nationwide are demanding universities divest and cut financial ties to Israel. Is that possible in today's complex, global economy?

Protesters want universities to divest from Israel, schools aren’t bending

Campus protestors nationwide are demanding universities divest and cut financial ties to Israel. Is that possible in today's complex, global economy?

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