Tufts University Cuts Ties With Family Behind Purdue Pharma

Tufts University has decided to remove the Sackler name from its programs and buildings due to the family's involvement in the opioid epidemic. The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, are facing numerous lawsuits for their role in marketing Oxycontin. Tufts, after considering the decision for over a year, announced it will no longer accept donations from the Sacklers and will establish a $3 million endowment for substance abuse education and prevention. This move follows similar actions by museums in the UK and US, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which ended its long-standing relationship with the family.

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