The university recently sent out a communique to their students, stating that It’s decision to revoke the honorary degree was based on a number of statements made by Mr. Trump which does not represent what the institution stands for.
Read the communique below:
Dear Student..
The University has just issued the following statement: “In 2010 Robert Gordon University awarded an honorary DBA to Mr Donald Trump, in recognition of his achievements as an entrepreneur and businessman. In the course of the current US election campaign, Mr Trump has made a number of statements that are wholly incompatible with the ethos and values of the university. The university has therefore decided to revoke its award of the honorary degree.”
Kind regards
Jonathan Jonathan Shackleton
Head of Communications
Robert Gordon University Schoolhill