Harvard President Claudine Gay Steps Down Amid Plagiarism Scandal and Antisemitism Response Critique

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Harvard President Claudine Gay Steps Down Amid Plagiarism Scandal and Antisemitism Response Critique
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Claudine Gay has resigned as Harvard's president amid accusations of plagiarism and criticism over her handling of antisemitism on campus. Her tenure was marked by controversy, including a congressional hearing where she was questioned about Harvard's policies on hate speech. The plagiarism allegations, which were detailed in conservative media, led to scrutiny of her academic work and contributed to her decision to step down. Gay's resignation follows a broader pattern of political pressure on university leadership and debates over academic integrity and freedom.

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