Harvard University
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Takes Leave From Harvard Following Release of Epstein Communications
Nov 20, 2025 05:25 pm CST
Larry Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and Harvard president, has taken an abrupt leave from his teaching and administrative positions at Harvard University following the disclosure of emails revealing his friendly relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes amid a reopened university investigation and after Summers had already severed ties with multiple organizations including OpenAI.
Larry Summers Resigns from OpenAI Board Following Epstein Email Revelations
Nov 19, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI's board of directors following the publication of emails showing his continued relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after the latter's 2008 conviction. Summers, who joined the board during OpenAI's leadership crisis in 2023, announced his departure as part of a broader step back from public commitments.
Former Harvard President Larry Summers Withdraws from Public Roles Following Epstein Email Revelations
Nov 18, 2025 04:27 pm CST
Former Harvard President and US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has announced his withdrawal from public commitments after emails revealed his continued relationship with Jeffrey Epstein following the financier's 2008 conviction. While expressing deep shame and taking responsibility for his "misguided decision," Summers will continue teaching at Harvard while focusing on repairing personal relationships.
Professor Tarun Khanna: Harvard Business School Expert on Emerging Markets to Speak at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 10, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna, an expert on entrepreneurship in emerging markets with nearly three decades of experience, will join global leaders at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. This distinguished scholar has authored influential books on emerging economies, led Harvard's South Asia Institute, and created educational initiatives reaching over 750,000 students worldwide while serving on multiple corporate boards and government commissions.
Harvard University Announces Layoffs at Engineering School Amid Federal Funding Challenges and Policy Shifts
Oct 10, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Harvard University is implementing staff layoffs at its engineering school due to financial pressures caused by changing federal policies, including increased endowment taxes and reduced research funding. Despite its $53 billion endowment, the university faces significant budgetary challenges amid ongoing tensions with the federal government over funding allocation and educational policies.
Dr. Merritt Moore: Bridging Quantum Physics and Ballet at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 08, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Dr. Merritt Moore, a Harvard-educated quantum physicist and professional ballet dancer, will discuss the fusion of AI and human intelligence at the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. Her unique career spans groundbreaking research in quantum computing and performances with world-renowned ballet companies, demonstrating how science and art can thrive together.
Trump Administration Threatens Harvard With New Sanctions
Sep 20, 2025 05:31 am CST
The Trump administration escalated its fight with Harvard University on Friday, placing the Ivy League school under extra financial oversight and threatening sanctions if it does not provide additional data on its admissions practices.
Opinion | That Prized American Degree Isn't What It Used To Be
Jun 18, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Indian parents need to be more circumspect when sending their wards to study overseas in today's turbulent times.