Colleges Pressed to Remove Names of Epstein’s Friends From Buildings
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Universities often name campus buildings after wealthy donors as a way to honor their contributions and secure large donations.
- The scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein has exposed risks for schools accepting donations from individuals linked to him, leading to calls for renaming buildings.
- Several colleges, including Ohio State University and Harvard, face pressure from students, faculty, and alumni to remove names associated with Epstein's network, such as billionaire Leslie Wexner.
- At Ohio State, students protested by displaying a large banner demanding the removal of Wexner's name from three campus buildings, citing the importance of institutional values.
- Wexner, an alumnus and major donor, has been identified as a potential "co-conspirator" in government documents but denies wrongdoing, claiming he was "conned" by Epstein.
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