Bard College President Leon Botstein to Retire Amid Revelations of Jeffrey Epstein Connections
Retirement Announcement and Context Leon Botstein, who served as president of Bard College for over 51 years, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2023. This decision followed the exposure of his extensive relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which prompted scrutiny and debate regarding his leadership. Despite claiming that his interactions with Epstein were […]
