Bard College President Botstein to Retire After Epstein Ties Scrutiny
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Bard College President Leon Botstein will retire at the end of June after a WilmerHale review found that his Epstein-era fundraising raised questions about leadership and donor vetting, though the report said nothing illegal occurred. The findings show Botstein cultivated Epstein as a donor, visited his properties, and didn’t fully disclose Epstein-linked funds to Bard’s board. Bard will strengthen donor-vetting procedures and redirect Epstein-related funds to organizations supporting sexual-harm survivors, while Botstein will remain involved with Bard’s programs through retirement.
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- Botstein To Retire After Investigation Finds He ‘Minimized’ Ties to Epstein Inside Higher Ed
- Bard president Leon Botstein stepping down after inquiry into his Epstein ties The Guardian
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