US students and professors: tell us if the Epstein files have affected your university

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As fallout from the large release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein continues, a handful of US universities have taken action against faculty or affiliates named in the files.

At some campuses, professors have been placed under review, research centres closed, conferences cancelled or public explanations issued. Students and staff have responded in different ways, including petitions, open letters and campus forums.

Students, professors and staff, we want to hear from you. Has the Epstein case affected your college or university community? What has your institution said or done in response to the latest release of files? How has it made you feel about your campus?

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