"Harvard President Defended by Faculty Amid Calls for Resignation"

Over 500 faculty members at Harvard University have signed a letter urging the university not to remove President Claudine Gay, who has faced criticism for her remarks during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. The letter emphasizes the importance of defending academic freedom and resisting political pressures. The presidents of MIT and the University of Pennsylvania have also faced calls to resign, but MIT's governing board has expressed support for its president.