Former Bard President Leon Botstein Resigns From College Roles

Leon Botstein has resigned from his Bard College positions after retiring as president this spring amid scrutiny of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Former Bard President Leon Botstein Resigns From College Roles

Leon Botstein, the former president of Bard College, has resigned from his positions at the liberal arts institution, according to The New York Times.

Botstein had retired from the presidency this spring after emails revealed his longstanding friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. His departure from the other college roles follows that retirement.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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