MIT addresses the Epstein situation

President Reif’s full address to the faculty, a summary of the Epstein story, and Technology Review’s coverage

4 years

Law firm’s report is now public.

At one point, university officials had wanted to approve Epstein donations of up to $10 million.

4 years

Full text of the President’s address at the September MIT faculty meeting

Disclosures about gifts involving Jeffrey Epstein led to the resignation of Media Lab director Joi Ito, questions about MIT’s commitment to “meaningful inclusion,” and examination of fund-raising and collaboration practices.

Policy4 years

New reports allege that Ito actively solicited funding from Epstein and systematically tried to cover up the connection.

Policy4 years

Signe Swenson, who leaked details about the lab’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, explains how its funding works.

Policy4 years

At an internal meeting, Nicholas Negroponte shocked some people with his comments on funding from the alleged sex trafficker.

Policy4 years

It’s time for a broad reckoning on the ethics of funding, but creating good policies won’t be easy.

MIT addresses the Epstein situation

Epstein update

Eight revelations from MIT’s Jeffrey Epstein report

What President Reif said to the MIT faculty

Two tumultuous months at MIT

Joi Ito, director of MIT Media Lab, resigns over ties to Jeffrey Epstein

MIT’s “disqualified” donors aren’t necessarily banned from donating, says Media Lab whistleblower

MIT Media Lab founder: Taking Jeffrey Epstein’s money was justified

Seven dilemmas the Jeffrey Epstein funding scandal creates for universities

The latest iteration of a legacy

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