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id: 41afb849ec
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-06 13:05 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 14:38 EST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Ohio State keeps Leslie Wexner's name on campus buildings

Ohio State University will keep Leslie Wexner's name on campus buildings after its interim provost declined a further review.

Section: [Schools](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Leslie Wexner](/columbus/wiki/leslie-wexner.md), [Ohio State University](/columbus/wiki/ohio-state-university.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC6 (WSYX)](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/after-months-long-review-ohio-state-declines-to-remove-leslie-wexners-name), 2026-11-06 13:05 EST: After months-long review, Ohio State declines to remove Leslie Wexner's name
- [FOX28 (WTTE)](https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/after-months-long-review-ohio-state-declines-to-remove-leslie-wexners-name), 2026-11-06 13:05 EST: After months-long review, Ohio State declines to remove Leslie Wexner's name
- [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

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