Rhode Island School of Design Votes Against Israel Divestment

Though the board is allowed to take “political and social considerations” into account, it said the recent proposal did not meet standards for divestment.

Rhode Island School of Design Votes Against Israel Divestment
RISD Students for Justice in Palestine (RSJP) occupied a building on campus in May 2024 and renamed it after Palestinian artist Fathi Ghaben, who was killed in Israel's attacks on Gaza. (all images courtesy RSJP)