Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men

Former Harvard President Larry Summers will resign from his tenured professorship at Harvard University, effective at the end of the 2025-26 academic year, following heightened scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, who will receive the title of president emeritus, faced a Harvard investigation into whether his interactions with Epstein violated university guidelines. This "soft landing" comes despite student calls to revoke his tenure and a history of controversy, including disparaging remarks about women in science. His continued honorary status, despite documented close ties to Epstein, raises questions about accountability for powerful men in academia.