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educationpolitics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Power Struggle and Racial Controversy: The Downfall of Harvard's Claudine Gay"

Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned after controversies surrounding her response to on-campus antisemitism and plagiarism allegations in her academic work. She admitted to mistakes in addressing the actions of Hamas and failed to condemn student groups blaming Israel for a terror attack. Gay faced intense criticism after a congressional hearing and was accused of plagiarism in her 1997 Ph.D. thesis. Despite her resignation, she defended her academic integrity and warned against self-serving agendas influencing college campuses. Her tenure as Harvard's president was notably brief, lasting only six months and one day, and she was the first black person to hold the position.

via New York Post |

##antisemitismcontroversy #claudinegay

education-and-politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Penny Pritzker Holds Firm at Harvard Amidst Ackman Clash and Leadership Turmoil"

Penny Pritzker, a prominent Democratic Party figure and senior fellow at Harvard Corporation, is resisting calls to resign following the resignation of Harvard University President Claudine Gay. Gay's departure was influenced by controversies surrounding campus antisemitism after a Hamas attack and allegations of academic plagiarism. Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and other conservative figures have criticized Pritzker's role in the hiring and subsequent resignation of Gay. Despite the pressure, Pritzker, who has been involved with Harvard since 2018 and recently appointed by President Biden for a role related to Ukraine's economic recovery, remains steadfast in her position, with supporters defending her handling of the complex situation.

via POLITICO|

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educationpolitics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns Amid Plagiarism Scandal and Antisemitism Response Critique"

Claudine Gay has resigned as Harvard University's president amid controversies including her handling of antisemitism on campus and plagiarism allegations. Former Education Secretary William Bennett and other academics criticize the institution's direction, suggesting it reflects a broader decline in elite educational standards. They argue that diversity and inclusion efforts have overshadowed merit-based achievements, leading to a loss of prestige for the university. Bennett expresses skepticism about Harvard's ability to recover its reputation, while the university's board has acknowledged the public and private backlash, some of which has been racist, against Gay. Bennett concludes that Harvard may no longer be worth the esteem it once held.

via Fox News|

##academicscandal #antisemitismcontroversy

education-and-academia2 years ago•16 min saved

Harvard President Claudine Gay Steps Down Amidst Controversy

Claudine Gay has resigned as Harvard University's president after a brief and tumultuous tenure marked by plagiarism accusations and criticism over her handling of antisemitism on campus. Her resignation follows a series of personal and racially charged attacks against her and is the culmination of escalating controversies, including her response to a Hamas attack on Israel and her testimony before Congress. Provost Alan M. Garber will serve as interim president while the search for a new president begins.

via The New York Times|

##antisemitismcontroversy #claudinegay