"Harvard's Claudine Gay: A Resignation Amidst Racial Tensions and DEI Controversy"

Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president, resigned after facing a barrage of death threats and racist attacks, which led to constant police surveillance of her home. Despite initially retaining support from the Harvard Corporation following her criticized congressional testimony and allegations of plagiarism, Gay lost confidence from some board members. Her resignation on January 2 marked the shortest tenure in Harvard's history and has sparked discussions about the political pressures and independence of universities.