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Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando, on the newest of 2 developments

Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.

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Nov 18, 2025
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Headline from The Columbian ·
Nov 20, 2025Newest
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

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Bangor Daily News
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Nov 17, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
BOSTON (AP) — Larry Summers, the former president of Harvard University who once served as U.S. treasury secretary, issued a statement saying he would
Insider
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says he's stepping away from public life after Epstein emails surface (opens Insider)
Published Nov 17, 2025
Insider's feed description
Senator Elizabeth Warren says Harvard should sever ties with Summers, who teaches economics at the university.
FOX 35 Orlando
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Nov 20, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Winchester Star
What to know about Larry Summers, who has taken leave from Harvard due to Epstein emails (opens Winchester Star)
Published Nov 19, 2025
Winchester Star's feed description
Larry Summers, once a prominent figure in Washington and academia, has stepped back from his teaching post at Harvard University. This decision follows the release of emails revealing his continued
Washington Examiner
Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard as Epstein ties scrutinized (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 19, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Summers's conversations with Epstein were revealed as part of a trove of documents released from the convicted sex offender's estate.
GBH News
Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails (opens GBH News)
Published Nov 19, 2025
GBH News's feed description
Summers has been under fire since the release of emails showing a close connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
CBS News
Larry Summers takes leave from Harvard University after release of Epstein emails (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 19, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Guardian
Larry Summers to relinquish Harvard teaching role amid Epstein investigation (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 19, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Decision comes after ex-treasury secretary said he would step back from public commitments over links to Epstein
The Boston Globe
Larry Summers to step back from teaching and Harvard Kennedy School post as university investigates ties to Epstein (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Nov 19, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
Summers is also going on leave from his role as director of the Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government.
WHDH Boston
Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Nov 19, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University, where he once served as president, over recently released emails showing
Fortune
Larry Summers takes leave from teaching role at Harvard after students catch his last classroom appearance on video (opens Fortune)
Published Nov 19, 2025
Fortune's feed description
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said he'd “cozied up to the rich and powerful — including a convicted sex offender. He cannot be trusted in positions of influence.”
Newsweek
Larry Summers to leave Harvard teaching position amid Epstein backlash (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 19, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Summers faces renewed scrutiny over his ties to Epstein, whose associations have ensnared other influential figures and lawmakers.
WHDH Boston
Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Nov 19, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers abruptly went on leave Wednesday from teaching at Harvard University, where he once served as president, over recently released emails showing
Insider
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is leaving his teaching role at Harvard University (opens Insider)
Published Nov 20, 2025
Insider's feed description
The former Harvard president is stepping back from teaching three classes this semester after more ties to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced last week.
The Christian Post
Larry Summers steps away from Harvard, OpenAI board after Epstein emails released (opens The Christian Post)
Published Nov 20, 2025
The Christian Post's feed description
Former Harvard University President Larry Summers announced this week that he will step away from teaching duties and key leadership roles.

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