A statement from Interlochen Center for the Arts

As has been previously publicized, Jeffrey Epstein attended Interlochen in the summer of 1967, and he was a donor to Interlochen Center for the Arts from 1990 to 2003. In 2009, when Interlochen administrators learned of Epstein’s 2008 conviction, Interlochen conducted an internal review and found no record of complaint or concern about Epstein. All donor recognition in his name was removed from campus at that time (his last gift was in 2003). Subsequent to Epstein’s second arrest in July 2019, we again reviewed our records and found no report or complaint involving Epstein within our records.

While these internal reviews focused on what information was reported or known to Interlochen, we are aware of information that has emerged publicly by two individuals who have shared that they met Epstein through Interlochen in the 1990s. We continue to be appalled at what we have learned about the scope of conduct by Epstein and his co-conspirators and we expect that a more comprehensive understanding of the full scope will continue to evolve.

The safety and well-being of our students will always be our highest priority. We currently have a wide range of measures in place to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students. We routinely review our policies and procedures related to the protection of minors and campus safety, and continue to evolve to ensure we remain current with effective practices. To learn more, please visit interlochen.org/about/safety-interlochen.