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Harvard President Faces Criticism and Calls for Resignation Amid Toxic Campus Culture

A Harvard student, Matias Mayesh, criticized the decision to keep President Claudine Gay in light of her controversial testimony and plagiarism allegations, stating that it reflects a toxic culture on campus. Mayesh argued that the left protects its own, while the right does not, and expressed concern for the well-being of Jewish and white Christian students. Harvard University's top brass reaffirmed their support for Gay, despite backlash from Congress, alumni, and students. Gay's testimony on antisemitism and her academic writings were both scrutinized, with reports of inadequate citation and potential violations of Harvard's academic integrity policies. Mayesh called for a discussion on key issues such as antisemitism and education reform, hoping to address the larger toxic culture at Harvard.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #education #harvard-university

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"Antisemitism Fallout: Harvard and Penn Presidents Face Consequences"

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, an influential Harvard alum, claims that President Claudine Gay's handling of antisemitism on campus has cost the university over $1 billion in donations. Ackman argues that Gay's leadership has led to major donors withdrawing significant gifts, resulting in billions of dollars of terminated donations. He has been copied on numerous letters and emails from alumni criticizing Gay and the board. Ackman has been calling for Gay's resignation, along with the presidents of the University of Pennsylvania and MIT, since their testimonies on antisemitism. While some faculty members support Gay, Ackman urges the university to shut down its Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

via Fox Business|

#antisemitism #bill-ackman #donations

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"Harvard President's Future Uncertain Amidst Calls for Resignation Over Antisemitism Statements"

Over 570 professors at Harvard have defended President Claudine Gay amid calls for her resignation following her statements on campus antisemitism. The faculty submitted a petition to the Harvard Corporation, urging them not to succumb to political pressure. Gay, along with presidents from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, faced a congressional inquiry over their response to antisemitism on their campuses. The controversy has led to the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania president and calls for the removal of all three university presidents. Gay apologized for her congressional testimony, clarifying that calls for violence or genocide against any religious or ethnic group have no place at Harvard. The backlash has prompted an official congressional investigation into antisemitism at Harvard and disciplinary action against four undergraduate students involved in a pro-Palestine protest.

via The Guardian|

#antisemitism #congressional-investigation #education

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"Harvard President Under Fire: Calls for Resignation and Faculty Support"

Billboard trucks demanding the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay were deployed on campus following her controversial remarks about the school's code of conduct regarding calls for the genocide of Jews. The trucks, funded privately, display the message "FIRE GAY" along with photos of Gay during her congressional appearance. A plane with a banner reading "HARVARD — STOP JEW HATRED" will also fly over campus. This protest follows a similar one at the University of Pennsylvania, where President Elizabeth Magill recently announced her resignation. Over 70 members of Congress have called for Gay's resignation, and Harvard's governing board is expected to discuss the situation.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #education #harvard