"Claudine Gay's Departure from Harvard Presidency Sparks Debate on Race and Media Influence"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
Claudine Gay's resignation as Harvard University President adds to the uncertainty in the college admissions process, particularly in the context of the Supreme Court's stance against affirmative action. The early admission applications for Harvard fell by 17% for the Class of 2028, which could be attributed to the omission of race as a consideration and incidents of antisemitism on campus. Despite these challenges, experts believe Harvard's reputation will recover, and the acceptance rate has slightly increased. Future applicants are expected to be influenced by social justice issues when choosing colleges, indicating a broader trend in higher education.