Harvard Shaken: President Gay Steps Down Amidst Plagiarism Scandal and Ivy League Turmoil

Claudine Gay has resigned as Harvard University's president after a brief and tumultuous tenure marked by plagiarism allegations and criticism over her handling of antisemitism on campus. Her resignation follows a series of events including a controversial statement by a Harvard student group, a congressional testimony on antisemitism, and scrutiny over her academic work. Despite Harvard's review finding no violation of research misconduct, Gay faced increasing pressure and personal attacks, leading to her decision to step down. She will return to a faculty position, and Harvard will begin the search for a new president.