Dartmouth Students Renew Calls to Remove Leon Black’s Name From Arts Center
An Artnet News report (dated April 9, 2026) says Dartmouth College students have renewed demands to remove financier Leon Black’s name from the Black Family Visual Arts Center. The article describes a revived campus campaign focused on the building’s naming and the reputational implications of honoring Black. It frames the dispute as part of ongoing debates at universities over donor recognition and institutional values. (The provided excerpt does not include additional figures, quotes, or specific actions taken by Dartmouth administrators.)
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