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.

What prompted the university to remove the Sackler name from its campus?

• A new government regulation

• A change in university leadership

• A financial crisis at the university

• The family's involvement in the opioid epidemic

What is Purdue Pharma accused of in relation to the opioid crisis?

• Deceptively marketing Oxycontin

• Polluting the environment

• Producing faulty medical equipment

• Engaging in insider trading

What did the university establish to support substance abuse education and prevention?

• A new research center

• A scholarship program

• A public awareness campaign

• A $3 million endowment

What did the independent report conclude about the university's past relationship with the Sackler family?

• The university was fined for its involvement

• The university was found to have no wrongdoing

• The university was found guilty of misconduct

• The university was praised for its transparency

Which major art institution ended its relationship with the Sackler family?

• The Smithsonian Institution

• The Louvre

• The British Museum

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art