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BREAKING: Harvard president resigns after backlash over testimony on campus antisemitism, and amid plagiarism claims
2024-01-02
The times, they are a-changing. May she not be the last forced to change with them.
[IsraelTimes] Claudine Gay has announced her resignation as president of Harvard University.

"It is with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard that I write to share that I will be stepping down as president. This is not a decision I came to easily... after consultation with members of the Corporation, it has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge with a focus on the institution rather than any individual," Gay wrote in an email sent out to Harvard staff, students and alumni.

In recent weeks, Gay had faced accusations of plagiarism, which surfaced after increased scrutiny of her published works in the wake of her controversial early December testimony about antisemitism on US university campuses.
Posted by:trailing wife

#12  No, racism was how she got the job.
Posted by: Super Hose   2024-01-02 20:15  

#11  #2 - awesome
Posted by: Frank G   2024-01-02 18:51  

#10  She blames racism.
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2024-01-02 17:56  

#9  It would be great if she used someone else’s resignation announcement

I got you covered, mate!
Posted by: Raj   2024-01-02 17:49  

#8  @#5. The previous mayor of Chicago is at Harvard. They always pick someone worse so the right does not spike the ball. See current Mayor of Chicago as a recent example.
Posted by: Airandee   2024-01-02 15:25  

#7  Now for the resignation of the entire Harvard high administration for misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance AND dumb-feasance.
Posted by: Gromble Dribble4342   2024-01-02 15:24  

#6  Either way, Harvard has given valid diversity hiring literately a Black-eye.
Posted by: NN2N1   2024-01-02 15:18  

#5  I wonder what GRUB they will anoint next!
Posted by: Squinty Hatfield8204   2024-01-02 15:17  

#4  The Harvard Crimson reported the story ahead of events:

HARVARD PRESIDENT CLAUDINE GAY RESIGNS, SHORTEST TENURE IN UNIVERSITY HISTORY

Harvard President Claudine Gay will resign Tuesday afternoon, bringing an end to the shortest presidency in the University's history, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

University Provost Alan M. Garber '76 will serve as Harvard's interim president during a search for Gay's permanent successor, the Harvard Corporation — the University's highest governing body — announced in an email on Tuesday.

Harvard spokesperson Jonathan L. Swain declined to comment on Gay's decision to step down.
Posted by: trailing wife   2024-01-02 14:58  

#3  navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge

Yes, the moment of "you have been busted" is definitely challenging to the offender...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2024-01-02 14:44  

#2  It would be great if she used someone else’s resignation announcement
Posted by: Airandee   2024-01-02 14:40  

#1  Was gonna say something snarky involving a scalp.
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2024-01-02 14:39  

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