Damning Epstein Files Reveal Campus Connections, Sparking Backlash
Major US universities grapple with fallout from Epstein's disturbing ties to professors and administrators. Experts weigh in on the institutional reckoning.
Major institutions of higher education in the US are reckoning with the latest release of the Epstein files after discovering the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's relationships with board members, professors and administrators on campuses across the country.
In some cases, professors have been placed under review, research centers closed or conferences canceled. Students and staff have responded in different ways, including petitions, open letters and campus forums.
The revelations have sparked a widespread institutional reckoning, as universities confront their entanglement with the convicted sex offender and the troubling implications for their reputations and integrity. Experts warn that the fallout could have lasting consequences for how these elite institutions are perceived by the public.
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Source: The Guardian
