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Pressure Mounts on Queen's University to Cut Epstein Ties

9/15/2025

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Queen's University Belfast (QUB) faces pressure from the University and College Union (UCU) to sever ties with associates of Jeffrey Epstein, including current chancellor Hillary Clinton and former chancellor George Mitchell.
UCU cites reputational risks linked to Epstein's criminal history and recent legal issues involving the Clintons.
George Mitchell, who served as QUB's chancellor for ten years, expressed regret over his past association with Epstein, claiming ignorance of his crimes.
UCU warns that not distancing from Epstein's network could negatively impact QUB's reputation and student recruitment.
The university has acknowledged UCU's concerns but has not commented further.

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Queen's University Belfast (QUB) faces pressure from the University and College Union (UCU) to sever ties with associates of Jeffrey Epstein, including current chancellor Hillary Clinton and former chancellor George Mitchell.
UCU cites reputational risks linked to Epstein's criminal history and recent legal issues involving the Clintons.
George Mitchell, who served as QUB's chancellor for ten years, expressed regret over his past association with Epstein, claiming ignorance of his crimes.
UCU warns that not distancing from Epstein's network could negatively impact QUB's reputation and student recruitment.
The university has acknowledged UCU's concerns but has not commented further.