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Leon Botstein Stays at Bard Amid Epstein Scrutiny
Original: Leon Botstein Remains at Bard College Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/07/arts/music/leon
Leon Botstein remains president of Bard College as the institution faces questions over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to a New York Times report. The long-serving leader has not been removed, but the scrutiny is drawing attention in academic and music circles, where his decades-long tenure at Bard has made him a prominent figure.
Why now: A fresh New York Times report linking a prominent college president to the Epstein scandal has reignited public discussion.
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