President Lawrence Resigns

AsleepAtTheWheel
Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:14:16 +0000

@IRIS103 – I essentially agree with everything you wrote.

It was an honorary degree, not an invitation to speak, that was withdrawn.
And although one could make a good argument that the school’s administration’s rescinding the offer for the honorary degree is a reflection of the tolerance of opposing views at Brandeis, nothing substitutes for hearing from current students.

Brandeis has great academics and a lot of smart kids and faculty. My degree from Brandeis launched me into a wonderful and successful career. And I’m sure if one genuflects to the dominant school(s) of thought it’s a great place to go to school. Based on a lot of homework (when my son was admitted last year) I do feel that it’s a place where a kid whose political views are more middle of the road (or heaven forbid a bit right of center) would feel less comfortable. But everyone needs to do their own homework and come up with their own conclusions.