Steve Tisch, Tufts alum and prominent donor, is in the Epstein Files.
February 11Steve Tisch, the Tufts alum, a film producer and co-owner of the New York Giants, communicated extensively with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — discussing women in vulgar terms and meeting up in person, as shown in the latest round of files released by the Department of Justice in late January. His name is scattered across campus, adorning entrances to both the Tisch Library and the Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center, the result of tens of millions in donations made to the university. Though Tisch has not been charged with any wrongdoing, it is unclear whether the university is considering renaming the buildings bearing his name. The university has not said whether or not discussions on the matter have taken place. Only six years ago, another public scandal forced the Tufts administration to reckon with a controversial namesake. The Tufts School of Medicine — once named after the Sackler family — was renamed in 2019 after the family’s role in creating the opioid epidemic came to light. Hosted by Julian Glickman. Shot and edited by Matthew Sage. Produced by Maya Godard.
