Expplain why those symbols were still controversial, and, more importantly whether the existence of those symbols either enhanced or detracted from the university's role as the state's flagship liberal arts institution.

Expplain why those symbols were still controversial, and, more importantly whether the existence of those symbols either enhanced or detracted from the university's role as the state's flagship liberal arts institution. The book is "The Education of a Life time" by Robert Khayat Discipline: Robert Khayat attempted to change the popular perception of the university by removing some symbols, especially those that referred to the Confederacy.