Larry Summers
Office Space
A piece of the Berlin Wall rests upon a book about Harvard's history in Summers' office.
Professor Summers' Office
Professor Lawrence H. Summers' office at the Kennedy School holds many reminders of his time at Harvard.
Dean, University Professors Advocate Future Investments in Public Health
Dean of the School of Public Health Julio Frenk and University Professor Lawrence H. Summers appeared together on Tuesday afternoon to discuss a path forward for advances in public health, particularly in developing countries.
Summers and Frenk
Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health Julio Frenk, left, listens as former University President Lawrence H. Summers, center, speaks about global health during a discussion on the topic in the Science Center on Tuesday afternoon.
Kennedy School Transitions into Public Phase of $500 Million Campaign
The two-day launch event, called IDEASpHERE, signals the transition of the Kennedy School’s $500 million capital campaign from the quiet to the public phase.
Kennedy School Prepares for Public Campaign Launch Celebration
The Harvard Kennedy School is preparing to enter the public portion of its own $500 million campaign in a two-day celebration beginning Thursday.
Facebook Executive Sheryl Sandberg ’91 To Headline College Class Day
Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and the author of the controversial book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead."
Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Diagnosed With Cancer
Former Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, who has worked closely with Harvard on its projects in Allston and the Longwood Medical Area, has been diagnosed with an advanced form of cancer that has spread to his liver and lymph nodes.
The US Economy with Lawrence H. Summers
Lawrence H. Summers, former President of Harvard University, speaks about the state of the US economy with David Gergen at the Institute of Politics. Summers stated that technological advancements may help improve the economy.
Talking Recovery
Lawrence H. Summers, former Harvard president, speaks about the state of the US economy with David R. Gergen at the Institute of Politics on Feb. 13.
On the Economy
A large crowd fills the Institute of Politics as Lawrence H. Summers speaks with David Gergen about the state of the U.S. economy. Summers stated that technological advancements may help improve the economy.
U.S. Recovery Unsatisfactory, Summers Says at IOP
Despite positive efforts, the American economy has not had a satisfactory recovery, former President of Harvard University Lawrence H. Summers told an audience at the Institute of Politics Thursday evening.
In Latest Report, Professors Propose Health Investment Framework
A global public health report co-authored by University professor Lawrence H. Summers, School of Public Health Dean Julio Frenk, and Public Health professor Sue J. Goldie, among others, proposes an unprecedented investment framework to significantly reduce health disparities between the poorest and the wealthiest nations.
Summers: Thiel Fellowship 'The Single Most Misdirected Bit of Philanthropy in This Decade'
In one of his first public appearances since withdrawing his name from Fed Chair consideration, former University President Larry Summers came out swinging against the Thiel Fellowship, a controversial scholarship created by entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter A. Thiel.
Summers's Colleagues Criticize Politicization of Fed Chair Selection Process
In the aftermath of Lawrence H. Summers’s withdrawal from consideration for the position of Federal Reserve chairman, several Harvard faculty members condemned the politicization of the confirmation process and expressed dismay over the decision.
5 Questions You’ve Got About Larry Summers, Answered
You've probably heard by now that Former University President Larry Summers has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Chairmanship of the Federal Reserve. But you may be wondering why so many people at Harvard care, or perhaps you're just curious about what the Fed Chair does, anyway. You shouldn't have to ask those questions out loud, so Flyby's asked them for you here; and better yet, we've provided answers.
Summers Out
As of Sunday afternoon, former Harvard President Larry Summers has officially withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Summers was the predecessor to Faust.
Bowing Out of the Race
Former University President Larry Summers, pictured in a Crimson file photo, has withdrawn his name from consideration for Federal Reserve Chair.
Summers Withdraws His Name from Consideration for Fed Chair
The former University President shared his decision with President Obama in a phone call on Sunday, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Summers Likely To Be Federal Reserve Chairman Nominee, CNBC Reports
With the term of current chair Ben S. Bernanke ’75 drawing to a close, former University president Larry Summers is likely to be nominated as the next Federal Reserve chairman, a source close to the Obama administration told CNBC last week.
Faust Looks Forward
While Faust's responsive leadership style has worked during tumultuous times for both the University and the world, it remains to be seen whether she can use her renowned communication skills to renew and refine inherited ideas and lead Harvard through an ambitious, 21st-century capital campaign.