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Bard College President Leon Botstein to Retire After 51 Years

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Bard College President Leon Botstein to Retire After 51 Years

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Leon Botstein will retire at the end of June after 51 years as President of Bard College. This announcement follows a critical report by a law firm regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which raised concerns about his leadership decisions. The law firm, WilmerHale, found no illegal actions on Botstein's part but noted that his choices could reflect on Bard's reputation. Botstein has defended his actions, claiming the need for funding from Epstein was paramount for the college's mission.

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