Elisa New is an American academic and author, recognized for her distinguished career in literature. She is the Director and Host of the series Poetry in America and holds the position of Director of the Educational Media Innovation Studio at Arizona State University. Previously, she served as the Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature, Emerita, at Harvard University.
Her work in making poetry accessible through digital media and public television has established her as a notable figure in American education and humanities. This contribution to educational innovation and literary scholarship is a primary reason for her professional recognition.
Recently, Elisa New has been mentioned in news reports in connection with her husband, former Harvard President Larry Summers, following headlines about his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. These reports have brought attention to their family life amid broader media coverage of academics linked to the Epstein scandal.
The coverage has highlighted her personal connection to Summers during this period of public scrutiny, though the focus of the news has been on his activities and associations. Her own professional standing and academic contributions remain separate from these developments.
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