Larry Summers, the former president of Harvard University and U.S. Treasury Secretary, has announced his resignation from his teaching position at Harvard due to growing scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This follows the release of Epstein files revealing extensive communications between Summers and the now-deceased financier. The situation has led to significant backlash within the academic community, as Summers steps down amid a broader reevaluation of ties to Epstein. Influential figures, including Bill Gates, are also facing repercussions from the release of these documents. The fallout from this scandal has sparked discussions on accountability in higher education.