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Universities Face Backlash Over Epstein-Linked Donor Names

3/26/2026

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The Epstein fallout prompts backlash against donors naming university buildings, including Ohio State University and Harvard.
At Ohio State University, students protest Leslie Wexner, a major donor, for having his name on three buildings.
Harvard is among institutions facing calls to remove Epstein-associated donor names.
Leslie Wexner says he was deceived by Epstein and he has cooperated with investigations.
A spokesman asserts Wexner is not a target of any inquiry.

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The Epstein fallout prompts backlash against donors naming university buildings, including Ohio State University and Harvard.
At Ohio State University, students protest Leslie Wexner, a major donor, for having his name on three buildings.
Harvard is among institutions facing calls to remove Epstein-associated donor names.
Leslie Wexner says he was deceived by Epstein and he has cooperated with investigations.
A spokesman asserts Wexner is not a target of any inquiry.