Truce at Vanderbilt

The bitter fight that has split Nashville's Vanderbilt University since the expulsion of Negro Divinity Student James M. Lawson Jr. for promoting sit-in demonstrations finally simmered down last week. After many abortive efforts. Chancellor Harvie Branscomb arranged a compromise that brought a truce, though an uneasy one to the campus. Lawson, who is now finishing his last three courses at Boston University, may earn his B.D. degree from Vanderbilt by either transferring credits from Boston or by taking a written exam this summer. The school has already replaced Divinity School Dean J. Robert Nelson, whose initial resignation touched off a faculty revolt. But twelve other divinity-school faculty members who also resigned may withdraw their resignations and return without prejudice.

At week's end Divinity Student Lawson was unsure whether or not to accept Vanderbilt's offer. But nine of the twelve faculty men had already withdrawn their resignations. Said Chancellor Branscomb: "This matter is now closed, and except for necessary details, will not be further discussed."

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