By: Don Driggers

A newly surfaced graduation video showing Karyna Shuliak — the last known girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein — smiling and laughing as she walks across a Columbia University stage is reigniting controversy surrounding her past and connections, as the NY Post first reported.

Shuliak, a Belarus-born dentist who was closely tied to Epstein in the years leading up to his 2019 death, appears in the video accepting her diploma from a postdoctoral dental program. As the NY Post first reported, the footage captures an awkward moment when school officials briefly struggle to locate her diploma, prompting laughter from Shuliak as she waits on stage.

The video, described as previously unseen, shows Shuliak seemingly at ease despite the cloud of scandal that has followed her name for years. According to the NY Post, she ultimately receives a diploma and poses for photos with faculty members, some of whom have since come under scrutiny themselves for their past ties to Epstein.

Shuliak’s appearance has drawn renewed attention because of her deep connection to Epstein, one of the most infamous figures in modern criminal history. As the NY Post first reported, she was described as fiercely loyal to him and was the recipient of his final phone call before his death in a Manhattan jail.

Financially, she was also positioned to benefit significantly. Epstein named her as a major beneficiary in his will, which included tens of millions of dollars, luxury properties, and even a massive diamond ring. As the NY Post first reported, those revelations have kept her in the public spotlight long after Epstein’s death.

The controversy surrounding Shuliak extends beyond her relationship with Epstein. Her admission to Columbia University’s dental program has been a major point of concern. As the NY Post first reported, federal documents revealed Epstein had donated money and leveraged connections to help secure her place at the Ivy League institution after she was initially rejected.

That revelation triggered fallout within the university. Officials tied to the admissions process — including individuals connected to Epstein — were later removed or disciplined as the school attempted to distance itself from the scandal, further fueling questions about how elite institutions handled their relationships with the disgraced financier.

Despite the controversy, Shuliak completed her dental training and obtained a license to practice in New York. As the NY Post first reported, she finished an advanced residency program designed to prepare dentists for independent practice, marking a professional milestone even as public scrutiny intensified.

The resurfaced video has once again put a spotlight on the lingering fallout from Epstein’s network — particularly how individuals tied to him have continued to move forward in professional and public life. Critics argue the footage is a stark reminder of unresolved questions surrounding influence, privilege, and accountability.

For many observers, the contrast is striking: a polished graduation ceremony set against the backdrop of one of the most notorious criminal scandals in recent memory.