Universities Face Pressure to Remove Names Linked to Epstein from Campus Buildings
Universities across the United States are facing increasing pressure to remove the names of individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein from campus buildings. This movement has gained momentum at institutions like Ohio State University and Harvard University, where protests and formal requests have been made to strip the names of donors such as Les Wexner, who had ties to Epstein. Wexner, a billionaire retail mogul, has been a significant donor to Ohio State, contributing over $200 million. Despite not being charged with any crime related to Epstein, Wexner's association with him has led to calls for the removal of his name from various facilities. Similar actions are being considered at other universities, including Harvard, where students and faculty have requested the renaming of buildings linked to Wexner and other Epstein associates.