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"Wave of Leadership Shake-Ups at Ivy League Schools Sparks Governance Scrutiny"

Claudine Gay, the President of Harvard University, resigned following allegations of plagiarism in her academic work, highlighting the challenges of regulating academic writing in an era of advanced plagiarism detection technology. Despite Harvard's statement that no violation of research misconduct standards was found, Gay requested corrections in her publications. Her resignation comes amidst a broader conversation about the responsibility of academic leaders and the effectiveness of plagiarism detection software, with experts suggesting that more historical cases may surface due to AI advancements.

2 years ago•Source: NPR

"Harvard President Claudine Gay Steps Down Amid Plagiarism Scandal and Backlash"

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"Harvard President Claudine Gay Steps Down Amid Plagiarism Scandal and Backlash"

Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, has resigned following allegations of plagiarism in her academic work and controversy over her responses during a congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses. Despite a review by the Harvard Corporation finding only "inadequate citation" rather than research misconduct, the backlash and calls for her resignation have led to her decision to step down. Gay, who made history as the first person of color and second woman to serve as Harvard's president, will remain a faculty member, while Provost Alan M. Garber will serve as interim president.

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