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Harvard University has launched an internal investigation into at least two students for their involvement in disseminating information related to alleged connections between the institution's former president, Larry Summers, and financier Jeffrey Epstein. The case has brought renewed attention to the university's handling of sensitive controversies and the boundaries between academic research, student activism, and institutional norms.

According to reports on the process, the students allegedly helped expose and circulate documents, records, or references alluding to past interactions between Summers—who presided over Harvard from 2001 to 2006—and Epstein, a figure widely discredited for his sex crimes and his relationships with members of the political and academic elite.

University authorities have not publicly detailed the exact scope of the investigation or any potential sanctions, but have indicated that the proceedings seek to determine whether the students' actions violated internal policies related to the use of information, academic conduct, or institutional reputation.

The incident has provoked mixed reactions both on and off campus: while some defend the students as whistleblowers exercising their right to question figures of authority, others warn of the need to respect formal channels and avoid unsubstantiated conclusions. The case adds to the broader debate about transparency, accountability, and freedom of expression at elite universities.