"Harvard's Claudine Gay Scandal Sparks Debate on Academic Integrity and DEI's Future"

Former Harvard president Claudine Gay resigned amid a plagiarism scandal, which constitutional scholar Ilya Shapiro suggests may indicate broader issues of academic corruption. Shapiro criticizes the prioritization of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) over merit and education, and calls for further investigation into academic leadership. Gay's defenders argue her resignation was influenced by racism, but Shapiro points to her academic record and insists the issue is academic malfeasance. The scandal has sparked discussions about the integrity of higher education and the potential for systemic issues beyond Harvard.