Harvard professor resigns after being named in Epstein files hundreds of times | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGraig GraziosiWednesday 25 February 2026 18:32 GMTUK ahead of US when it comes to holding powerful men accountable for Epstein crimes, says victims' lawyerLarry Summers, a Harvard professor and former university president, is set to resign from his teaching role at the end of the academic year.Summers served as treasury secretary under former President Bill Clinton and led Harvard as president for five years starting in 2001.His resignation follows the revelation of his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Summers’ name appeared hundreds of times in the recently released Epstein files.Summers has been on leave from Harvard since November and will not return to the university before his final day. A Harvard spokesperson confirmed that Summers' resignation is connected to the university's ongoing review of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.“Free of formal responsibility, as President Emeritus and a retired professor, I look forward in time to engaging in research, analysis, and commentary on a range of global economic issues,” Summers said. He has also stepped down from his role as co-director of the Mossava-Rahmani Center for Business and Government.In fullLarry Summers resigns from Harvard after Epstein files revelationsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in