UNL student senators pass weapons divestment after focus on Israel stripped out

UNL students pass divestiture measure; NU leaders say no changes planned

While the final version approved by UNL students expanded the focus beyond Israel, NU leaders distanced themselves from the effort, saying it did not represent the university's official position.

ASUN passes SJP divestment bill, NU leaders say they don’t plan to act

UNL's student government ASUN passed the Students for Justice in Palestine "Divestment for Humanity Act," Feb. 4, 2026. University of Nebraska leaders shut down plans to divest hours after the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska passed a resolution to explore divesting from weapons manufacturers.

UNL student senators pass weapons divestment after focus on Israel stripped out

LINCOLN — After more than 50 speakers at a meeting that stretched late into the night, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln student government voted Wednesday to urge the university to divest from investing in weapons manufacturers. The Association of Students of…