"Controversy Surrounds Claudine Gay's Departure as Harvard President Amid Accusations and Resignation Fallout"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard University's president after a brief six-month tenure amid allegations of plagiarism and a campaign against her that many argue was racially motivated. Her resignation followed intense scrutiny after a congressional testimony on campus antisemitism and subsequent attacks on her character and academic integrity. Supporters, including the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, have condemned the attacks as racist. The Harvard Corporation has supported Gay, denouncing the racist vitriol directed at her. The incident reflects a broader rightwing effort to challenge diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education. Despite her resignation, Gay will continue as a faculty member at Harvard.