"Claudine Gay's Harvard Presidency: Resignation Sparks Debate on Race and Politics"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned following plagiarism accusations and criticism over her response to questions about antisemitism during a congressional hearing. In an op-ed for the New York Times, she expressed hope that her resignation would prevent further misuse of her presidency by those aiming to attack Harvard's foundational ideals. Despite a review finding instances of "inadequate citation" in her work, Harvard's governing board supported her, maintaining her faculty position. Gay defended her academic integrity and urged the public to be cautious of extreme voices with self-serving agendas.