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How Jeffrey Epstein exploited colleges’ ‘tremendous drive to acquire money’

Schools try to make sure there is no financial conflict of interest for the donor, researcher or institution. Emphasis on the "try."

20.02.2026 0

Fortune

Brian Herman

Individual donors provide only a small slice of university research funding – but Jeffrey Epstein’s ties with academics show why screening matters

A small portion of university research funding comes from individual donors. Most universities have policies in place to protect against wrongdoing.

20.02.2026 100

The Conversation

Brian Herman