Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests to remove Wexner name from buildings

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 1,903

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests, including from a state senator and a state nurses association, to remove billionaire donor Les Wexner’s name from buildings because of his association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. However, the university has yet to take any action.

Wexner’s name is on three buildings at Ohio State, where Wexner graduated in 1959. His wife Abigail’s name is also on a building at Nationwide Children’s Hospital …

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