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The Jawa Report: UNL "Ayers" in Judgment, but Ultimately Rescinds Invitation

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) invited "unrepentant terrorist" William Ayers back in February to speak at the University on November 15 as the keynote speaker at an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the UNL teachers college.

Officials had said Ayers was invited to come Nov. 15 because of his expertise in research related to small schools and urban education.

Ayers is currently at the University of Illinois Chicago and is an education professor.

Tonight, UNL announced that it has rescinded its offer for Ayers to speak due to "safety concerns."

The announcement comes after Gov. Dave Heineman and others asked the university to rescind its invitation.

"This has become an embarrassment, not only to the university, but the state of Nebraska," Heineman said. "I've heard from parents who want to pull children out of the university, contributors who no longer want to give to the university. It's not worth it, considering who this individual is."

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