Oxford Removes “Sackler” Name in wake of Opioid Crisis

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Entrance to the building formerly known as the Sackler Library (Photo: Public Domain)
Entrance to the building formerly known as the Sackler Library (Photo: Public Domain)

According to a report in The New York Times, the “Sackler” name was removed from buildings at the University of Oxford. In the report a press release from Oxford is quoted as saying the University “has decided that the university buildings, spaces and staff positions using the Sackler name will no longer do so,” despite receiving tens of millions of dollars in donations from the Sackler family. Read more about the name change over at The New York Times.