Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brown University’s 155-acre campus is home to thousands of trees and is recognized for its impressive American elm collection.

When Brown first agreed to put divestment from Israel to a vote, administrators said the decision would “prevent further escalation” and preserve safety on campus. But students involved in the ...

For decades, the American elm population has dwindled, and one of its greatest threats is the deadly Dutch elm disease, which has taken its toll on Brown’s campus, too. The tree removal culminated in ...