College president with Epstein ties hailed as campus leader by some officials
February 20, 2026 • Google News World
College President Under Scrutiny Amid Epstein Ties
A college president with ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been hired by a top law firm to investigate potential links between the two. The investigation comes amid growing scrutiny of the president’s involvement with Epstein.
The college, Bard College, has hired a prominent law firm to examine the extent of the president’s connections to Epstein. Emails obtained by CNN reveal that Harvard University severed ties with Epstein in 2019, but his influence continued to be felt years later.
Other institutions have also faced criticism for their relationships with Epstein. The New York Times reported that a college president with ties to Epstein was seen as a campus leader despite the controversy surrounding their association.
The investigation into the college president’s ties to Epstein is ongoing. The college has not commented on the matter, but the hiring of a law firm suggests a desire to address concerns about the president’s involvement with Epstein.
In related news, Harvard University cut off donations from Epstein in 2019, but emails suggest that his influence continued to be felt at the institution. Other institutions have also faced criticism for their relationships with Epstein.
The investigation into the college president’s ties to Epstein is a developing story.
Source: Google News World