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Epstein's Last Girlfriend Graduates from Columbia Dental Program
Karyna Shuliak, who was set to inherit millions from Epstein, laughs during graduation ceremony video.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:36pm
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Karyna Shuliak, the last girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, recently graduated from a postdoctoral dentistry program at Columbia University. Shuliak, who obtained her New York dentistry license in November, is seen laughing and smiling in a graduation video posted by the university. She was described as being staunchly loyal to Epstein and was set to inherit $100 million, a 32-carat engagement ring, and his properties, including his infamous "Pedo Island," in the will he signed two days before his death.
Why it matters
Shuliak's connection to Epstein and her inheritance from him have raised concerns about the university's ties to the disgraced financier. The video of her graduation also features a Columbia dental school official who was involved in helping Epstein get Shuliak admitted to the university's dental school in 2012, despite her initial rejection.
The details
In the graduation video, Shuliak is seen strolling across the stage and bursting out laughing after an awkward scene where dental school officials struggle to find her diploma. Shuliak completed a residency in advanced education in general dentistry at Columbia last spring, a program the university says is "designed to prepare dentists to practice independently." The video also features Dr. Thomas Magnani, one of the officials the university said it cut ties with after revelations about his connections to Epstein.
- Shuliak obtained her New York dentistry license in November 2025.
- Shuliak graduated from the postdoctoral residency program at Columbia in May 2025.
The players
Karyna Shuliak
Epstein's last girlfriend who graduated from a postdoctoral dentistry program at Columbia University and obtained her license to practice in New York.
Jeffrey Epstein
The convicted sex offender who was Shuliak's boyfriend and left her $100 million, a 32-carat engagement ring, and his properties in his will.
Dr. Thomas Magnani
A Columbia dental school official who helped get Shuliak admitted to the university's dental school in 2012 and solicited donations from Epstein.
Dr. Vicky Evangelidis-Sakellson
The director of the Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Columbia who is seen in the graduation video.
What they’re saying
“Where's Karyna?”
— Dr. Vicky Evangelidis-Sakellson, Director of the Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry program
“That's okay.”
— Karyna Shuliak
“What do you mean that's okay? That's not okay.”
— Dr. Vicky Evangelidis-Sakellson, Director of the Postdoctoral Advanced Education in General Dentistry program
The takeaway
Shuliak's graduation from Columbia's dental program and her close ties to the disgraced Epstein have raised further questions about the university's involvement with the convicted sex offender, who used his wealth and influence to gain access to elite institutions.
