US Top News and Analysis | Bard College President Leon Botstein retiring after Jeffrey Epstein ties detailed AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Bard College President Leon Botstein announced he will retire at the end of June after 51 years leading the New York liberal‑arts institution, a decision that came one day after the Board of Trustees received a WilmerHale review of his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The report found that while Botstein’s actions were not illegal, his pursuit of Epstein’s donations—despite the latter’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor—was poorly disclosed, with fees and contributions hidden from the board and public statements that minimized the relationship. Botstein, a noted conductor, said in his retirement email that he will refocus on teaching, music festivals and the Bard Conservatory, while the Board expressed gratitude for his five‑decade service. Student activists, however, argued that his departure did not go far enough and called for broader reforms to address a culture that allowed such negligence. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/epstein-bard-college-president-leon-botstein-retire.html #LeonBotstein #BardCollege #JeffreyEpstein #WilmerHale #JamieGorelick #OwenDenker