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MIT's response to Epstein's ties

MIT's actions in response to the revelation of Jeffrey Epstein's ties to the institution, including a review of its gift-acceptance rules.

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Jan 23, 2026
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Which universities conducted internal reviews of Epstein donations and what did each report disclose?

Two major American research universities— and —commissioned public internal reviews of their relationships with ; a third, , completed a separate review and released findings about past gifts . The re...

Feb 2, 2026

Which universities accepted donations directly from Jeffrey Epstein versus through affiliates or foundations?

A careful reading of the reporting shows a split: some institutions accepted funds that contemporaneous records identify as directly from , while others received money routed through intermediaries, p...