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Fundraising in academia and the Epstein problem - STAT News statnews.com Sep 10, 2019 5 facts
claimThe New Yorker reported that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab covered up key details regarding Jeffrey Epstein's philanthropy.
perspectiveJeffrey S. Flier argues that academic leaders have a responsibility to manage fundraising and the problems that arise from it with transparency and integrity to maximize the benefits of philanthropy and reduce potential harms.
perspectivePhilanthropy is essential to the operating budgets and long-range planning of academic institutions, particularly for large, research-intensive universities.
perspectiveThe MIT Media Lab's operations regarding philanthropy and academic governance were problematic and did not resemble typical academic organizations.
perspectivePhilanthropy is essential to the operating budgets and long-range planning of academic institutions.
What Is True About Emotions and Financial Decisions? cnb.com 1 fact
quoteFinancial therapist and wealth counselor Marilyn Wechter states: "Philanthropy isn't just a strategy to reduce your tax liability, but a wonderful thing to do that's usually motivated by emotion."
Strategies To Help Preserve Intergenerational Wealth - Truist Bank truist.com 1 fact
claimMultigenerational families utilize cohesiveness, governance, philanthropy, and planning as best practices to sustain wealth across generations.
Jeffrey Epstein and Israel: What Do the Records Show? sana.sy Mar 18, 2026 1 fact
claimLinks between Jeffrey Epstein and Israel introduce a geopolitical dimension that intersects with philanthropy, alleged intelligence activities, and regional politics.
'He was surrounded by smart people': academics in Epstein files timeshighereducation.com Feb 24, 2026 1 fact
perspectiveLawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist, stated that between Jeffrey Epstein's 2009 release and his 2019 arrest, it was not obvious to him that it was harmful for society to allow Epstein to contribute to philanthropy.