Chapman University and students reach agreement; Gaza Solidarity Encampment to dismantle

Students for Justice in Palestine at Chapman University said Thursday they reached an agreement with campus administration and will shut down their Gaza Solidarity Encampment that formed about two weeks ago, ahead of Friday’s start of commencement weekend.

The student group will be given time during a September meeting of the university board’s investment committee to present their requests on divesting from interests that support Israel and for transparency in investments.

They...