A former medical school dean at the University of Toronto has returned his honorary degree in protest at its handling of the anti-Israel protest encampment.

“It’s symbolic. To me it’s a mark of great distinction. I was very proud to get the honorary degree. The fact I’m willing to give it back to signify my discomfort with the university indicates how much my discomfort is,” said Arnold Aberman, a professor emeritus and former dean of the University of Toronto’s faculty of medicine, in an interview Monday.

'The participation of many faculty members in the encampment ... coupled with the lack of consequences has been, in my view, shameful'{ai:summary}<p>Arnold Aberman, a former medical school dean at the University of Toronto, has returned his honorary degree in protest against the university’s handling of an anti-Israel protest encampment. He expressed that this action symbolizes his significant discomfort with the situation. </p><p>Aberman emphasized the importance of the honorary degree to him and stated that returning it reflects his deep concern regarding the university's response. #politics</p>

Former dean returns honorary degree to U of T in protest over anti-Israel encampment

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