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Ohio State will keep Wexner name on campus buildings despite removal requests

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio State University has made it clear that it will keep billionaire Les Wexner’s name on various campus buildings. The university's interim Provost Trevor Brown issued a formal letter on Friday declining a deeper university review of the matter.

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  1. NBC 4 Columbus

    Ohio State to keep Wexner name on campus spaces after provost declines further review (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    Ohio State University will keep the Wexner name on its medical center, arts center and football complex for now after its interim provost declined to advance a review sought by hundreds of people.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Wexner name to remain on Ohio State buildings despite Epstein-driven protests (opens MyNorthwest)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Retail magnate Les Wexner’s name will not be removed from several Ohio State University buildings, a university official announced Friday, despite hundreds of complaints over his close association with the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, The determination comes in arguabl…

  3. FOX 8 Cleveland

    Ohio State to keep Wexner name on campus spaces despite Epstein-driven protests (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    Ohio State University will keep the Wexner name on its medical center, arts center and football complex for now after its interim provost declined to advance a review sought by hundreds of people.

  4. NBC 4 Columbus

    Ohio State will keep Wexner name on campus buildings despite removal requests (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio State University has made it clear that it will keep billionaire Les Wexner’s name on various campus buildings. The university's interim Provost Trevor Brown issued a formal letter on Friday declining a deeper university review of the matter.

  5. Inside Higher Ed

    Ohio State Keeps Wexner’s Name on Buildings (opens Inside Higher Ed)

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    Ohio State Keeps Wexner’s Name on Buildings Katherine Knott Mon, 11/09/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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