St. Francis Xavier University
Why is St. Francis Xavier University Boycotted?
St. Francis Xavier University is a boycotted brand listed in the Other category.
St. Francis Xavier University has invested a large percentage of its endowment funds in the following: BlackRock US Equity (24%), BlackRock International Equity (15.3%), and BlackRock Emerging Markets Equity (4.2%), representing a value of $92,147,352 managed by investment firm BlackRock. The UN OHCHR has warned that BlackRock is invested in arms companies that transfer weapons to israel. St. Francis Xavier University also has an exchange program with Reichman University, an israeli university that has ties to the israeli military and the war against Palestinians. A page on Reichman University’s website notes that “Reichman University has mobilized to join the war effort.”