"Harvard's Plagiarism Probe and Academic Authoritarianism: A Revealing Window"

Harvard University's investigation into plagiarism accusations against former president Claudine Gay revealed that an independent body substantiated some complaints and recommended a broader review. While some of Gay's work was deemed "sophisticated and original," the panel found nine allegations of concern, including instances of uncredited language from others. A broader review led to corrections in two articles, and a subcommittee concluded that Gay's conduct did not constitute research misconduct. The scrutiny of Gay's academic career began after her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus, and she resigned following continued allegations of plagiarism.