Brandeis University joins universities that cut ties with MESA following passage of BDS resolution The Middle East Student Association (MESA) recently passed a resolution that supported Palestinian calls for boycotting Israel. Brandeis is the latest university to cut long-standing ties with MESA. Florida State University and the University of Arizona are among those that refused to show support for the resolution. Gov. Ron Desantis released a statement condemning the actions taken by MESA and encouraged Florida institutions to support the anti-BDS movement. During a voting period that lasted from Jan. 31 through March 22, an overwhelming 80% of member universities...