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id: 316aa26174
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-06 14:08 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 19:59 EST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Ohio State keeps Wexner name on campus buildings

Ohio State University will keep Les Wexner's name on its medical center, arts center and football complex after its interim provost declined to advance a review, NBC4 reported.

Section: [Schools](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Ohio State University](/columbus/wiki/ohio-state-university.md), [Les Wexner](/columbus/wiki/les-wexner.md), [Bill DeMora](/columbus/wiki/bill-demora.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/ohio-state-university/ohio-state-to-keep-wexner-name-on-campus-spaces-after-provost-declines-further-review/), 2026-11-06 14:08 EST: Ohio State to keep Wexner name on campus spaces after provost declines further review
- [The Lantern](https://www.thelantern.com/2026/11/les-wexners-name-will-remain-on-university-buildings-following-university-decision/), 2026-11-06 14:38 EST: Les Wexner’s name will remain on university buildings following university decision
- [ABC6 (WSYX)](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-senator-criticizes-osu-for-keeping-wexner-name-on-campus-buildings-state-senator-columbus-bill-demora-personal-financial-ties-to-jeffrey-epstein-ohio-state-university-alma-mater-alumni-widespread-scrutiny), 2026-11-06 19:59 EST: Ohio senator criticizes OSU for keeping Wexner name on campus buildings
- [FOX28 (WTTE)](https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/ohio-senator-criticizes-osu-for-keeping-wexner-name-on-campus-buildings-state-senator-columbus-bill-demora-personal-financial-ties-to-jeffrey-epstein-ohio-state-university-alma-mater-alumni-widespread-scrutiny), 2026-11-06 19:59 EST: Ohio senator criticizes OSU for keeping Wexner name on campus buildings

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