The university reiterated that Summers has not been accused of misconduct. Officials stated that academic and administrative reviews conducted in response to the Epstein document releases did not establish violations of university policy.
The Epstein files have generated broader international legal and political repercussions. Investigations linked to the case have led to arrests and inquiries involving several public figures across multiple countries, although many individuals have denied wrongdoing.
Summers’ departure marks the end of one of the longest-running academic associations with Harvard’s economics faculty. University representatives said the institution respects his contributions to economic scholarship while acknowledging the sensitivity surrounding the public discussion of the matter.
Further details regarding Summers’ post-retirement activities were not immediately disclosed.
