Students at Bard College organized to “take back Bard” amid an investigation into longtime President Leon Botstein’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, raising allegations about campus culture and sexual harassment. Protesters say the situation underscores broader governance and accountability concerns at the liberal arts college, and they’re calling for leadership change and transparency in how the board handles allegations. The dispute places trustees, alumni and donors under scrutiny and may spur faculty governance actions or outside reviews. Donor relations, accreditation reporting and student recruitment could feel immediate impacts as the college manages reputational and legal risks.