Harvard's top-level exit: Politics has trumped academic principle
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvard's top-level exit: Politics has trumped academic principle

Live Mint  

In a world of viral video clips and memes, academics who find themselves exposed to political scrutiny often seem ill-equipped for it. At a Congressional hearing last month on alleged anti-Jewish expressions on campus, a Republican Senator had posed Gay a yes-or-no question: “At Harvard, does calling for the genocide of Jews violate Harvard’s rules of bullying and harassment—yes or no?" These were resisted by Harvard’s board, which stood by its first African-American president as she was “subjected to personal attacks and threats fueled by racial animus," as her exit note this week put it. Since there have been no reports of any call for genocide on Harvard’s campus—although arguments against Israel can falsely be interpreted as such if a nation-state is conflated with a religious group, a fallacy many fall for—we should take at face value Gay’s statement of intent once she found that campus bonds were fraying: “I have sought to confront hate while preserving free expression." Perhaps it’s the effect of social media, but how Gay fared offers a contrast with how a previous Harvard president got past a storm whipped up by controversial words.

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Plagiarism probe finds some problems with former Harvard president Claudine Gay’s work
11 months ago

Plagiarism probe finds some problems with former Harvard president Claudine Gay’s work

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Harvard University has shed fresh light on the ongoing investigation into plagiarism accusations against former president Claudine Gay, including that an independent body recommended a broader review after substantiating some of the complaints. The panel, however, concluded that nine of 25 allegations found by the Post were “of principal concern” and featured “paraphrased or reproduced the language of …

Why Does Claudine Gay Still Work at Harvard After She Resigned as Its President?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Does Claudine Gay Still Work at Harvard After She Resigned as Its President?

The Quint  

What Does Having Tenure Mean? Tenure, as the American Association of University Professors defines it, is “an indefinite appointment” that protects academic jobs. Universities can fire a tenured professors only for cause or under what the association calls “extraordinary circumstances” – such as if their school experiences a financial crisis or their department gets eliminated. If a tenured professor gets …

Opinion: Claudine Gay's resignation at Harvard doesn't signify a DEI failure
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Claudine Gay's resignation at Harvard doesn't signify a DEI failure

LA Times  

Conservatives didn’t come after former Harvard President Claudine Gay because she had plagiarized some of her academic research. “If America is to reform its academic institutions,” he wrote, “the symbolic fight over Harvard’s presidency must evolve into a deeper institutional fight.” Maybe Gay, despite thinner academic credentials than Harvard presidents past, would have been a superlative president, a phenomenal fundraiser, …

Claudine Gay pens op-ed describing racism after resigning in turmoil from Harvard University
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Claudine Gay pens op-ed describing racism after resigning in turmoil from Harvard University

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She described the rigmarole as “merely a single skirmish …

Republican Elise Stefanik claims credit for Harvard president’s resignation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican Elise Stefanik claims credit for Harvard president’s resignation

The Independent  

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Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — American higher education has long viewed plagiarism as a cardinal sin. Reviews by Harvard found multiple shortcomings in Gay’s academic citations, including several instances of “ duplicative language.” The university concluded the errors “were not considered intentional or reckless” and didn’t rise to misconduct. Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism allegations and outrage that came not …

Who is Alan M. Garber, the new Harvard President replacing Claudine Gay?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Alan M. Garber, the new Harvard President replacing Claudine Gay?

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University’s president Claudine Gay announced on Tuesday, January 2, that she has resigned from her position amid mounting pressure after anti-Semitism and plagiarism controversies. “We are also grateful to Alan M. Garber, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, who has served with distinction in that role for the past twelve years – and who has agreed to serve as Interim …

‘Not once does she apologize': Bill Ackman, Vivek Ramaswamy and more react after Claudine Gay's resignation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Not once does she apologize': Bill Ackman, Vivek Ramaswamy and more react after Claudine Gay's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University president Claudine Gay announced on Tuesday, January 2, that she has resigned from her position amid mounting pressure after anti-Semitism and plagiarism controversies. In this December 14, 2022, image released by Harvard University, Claudine Gay poses for a photo “t has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that …

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns over plagiarism allegations, antisemitism backlash
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns over plagiarism allegations, antisemitism backlash

India TV News  

Claudine Gay, the first Black president of Harvard University, resigned on Tuesday over plagiarism allegations and criticism over her testimony at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Gay's controversial testimony on antisemitism Gay, Magill and Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s president, Sally Kornbluth, came under fire last month for their answers to a line of questioning from New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, …

Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack fanned the outrage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack fanned the outrage

LA Times  

Claudine Gay speaks during May commencement ceremonies at Harvard University’s campus in Cambridge, Mass. Reviews by Harvard found multiple shortcomings in Gay’s academic citations, including several instances of “duplicative language.” The university concluded the errors “were not considered intentional or reckless” and didn’t rise to misconduct. In another post, he announced a new “plagiarism hunting fund,” vowing to “expose the …

Why has Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why has Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard?

Al Jazeera  

After just six months as president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay has stepped down following allegations of plagiarism and a backlash over what was described as an inadequate response to campus anti-Semitism. In her resignation letter on Tuesday, Gay said her decision came following consultations with the Harvard Corporation – the smaller and more powerful of Harvard’s two governing boards. …

Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard president
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard president

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harvard president Claudine Gay …

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns, says was ‘subjected to threats fueled by racial animus'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns, says was ‘subjected to threats fueled by racial animus'

Hindustan Times  

Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned from her post after facing months long uproar over her stand on antisemitism in the campus and plagiarism charges levelled against her. She claimed to have FILE PHOTO: President of Harvard University and current Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay Claudine Gay resignation statement “It is with a heavy heart …

Claudine Gay steps down as Harvard President over plagiarism claims, antisemitism controversy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Claudine Gay steps down as Harvard President over plagiarism claims, antisemitism controversy

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. Dr. Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office …

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony

Associated Press  

— Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. Days later, the Harvard Corporation said it found two additional examples of “duplicative language without appropriate attribution.” The board …

Harvard president resigns amid controversy over anti-Semitisim hearing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Harvard president resigns amid controversy over anti-Semitisim hearing

Al Jazeera  

Claudine Gay came under fire last month for her answers to a question on anti-Semitism on campus. But last month, Gay, along with the president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania, came under fire for their lawyerly responses to a line of questioning from New York Republican representative Elise Stefanik, who asked whether “calling for …

Harvard president resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Harvard president resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony

LA Times  

Harvard President Claudine Gay speaks during a House committee hearing last month. Harvard’s governing board initially rallied behind Gay, saying a review of her scholarly work turned up “a few instances of inadequate citation” but no evidence of research misconduct. Days later, Harvard Corp. revealed that it found two additional examples of “duplicative language without appropriate attribution.” The board said …

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns

NPR  

Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns Enlarge this image toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Steven Senne/AP Harvard University President Claudine Gay announced Tuesday afternoon that she will step aside, following new accusations of plagiarism. Penn's president, Liz Magill, resigned after that testimony, but Harvard's highest governing board initially rejected calls that Gay be removed. In a statement Tuesday, Harvard's governing board …

Harvard president Claudine Gay faces new charge, accused of mishandling research
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Harvard president Claudine Gay faces new charge, accused of mishandling research

Hindustan Times  

The president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, is under increasing scrutiny over her academic credentials, after a data expert questioned the validity of the research that helped her secure tenure at Stanford University. FILE PHOTO: President of Harvard University and current Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay listens during Harvard University’s 372nd Commencement Exercises in Cambridge, …

Bill Ackman demands Harvard to cut ties with plagiarism-plagued president Claudine Gay: ‘They need to act now’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Bill Ackman demands Harvard to cut ties with plagiarism-plagued president Claudine Gay: ‘They need to act now’

Hindustan Times  

The plagiarism and antisemitism scandals surrounding Harvard University President Claudine Gay have tarnished the reputation of the prestigious institution, according to billionaire and Harvard graduate Bill Ackman. Bill Ackman calls for Claudine Gay to step down amid controversy In a lengthy X post on Saturday, Ackman wrote that the Harvard Corporation has been “unwilling to acknowledge that they made a …

U.S. universities feel the heat over alleged anti-Semitism
1 year ago

U.S. universities feel the heat over alleged anti-Semitism

The Hindu  

Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, prestigious U.S. universities have come under fire, accused of not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism. Asked to resign by lawmakers and donors after a tense hearing before Congress last week, Harvard President Claudine Gay escaped sanction when the institution’s governing body said it maintained confidence in her. During the hearing, …

One Billionaire Made It His Mission to Oust Harvard’s President. He Had Ulterior Motives.
1 year ago

One Billionaire Made It His Mission to Oust Harvard’s President. He Had Ulterior Motives.

Slate  

If you’d like to diagnose a particularly acute case of Main-Character Syndrome as it pertains to the latest college-campus handwringing, might I suggest Bill Ackman? He also penned a letter to Harvard’s governing boards reading, in part: “Claudine Gay has done more damage to the reputation of Harvard University than any individual in our nearly 500-year history.” Indeed, Ackman wanted …

Billionaire denies ‘resentment’ toward Harvard after failing to oust president
1 year ago

Billionaire denies ‘resentment’ toward Harvard after failing to oust president

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Pershing Square CEO made the claim in …

Jewish student slams Harvard for 'breathtaking hypocrisy' as Claudine Gay remains the president
1 year ago

Jewish student slams Harvard for 'breathtaking hypocrisy' as Claudine Gay remains the president

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University is facing intense criticism and accusations of hypocrisy after it decided to retain President Claudine Gay despite her controversial congressional testimony. Jewish student Shabbos Kestenbaum has publicly voiced his concerns, labelling the university's board decision as "breathtaking hypocrisy." FILE PHOTO: Incoming President of Harvard University and current Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Claudine Gay listens …

Harvard’s President to keep job despite calls to resign over antisemitism testimony
1 year ago

Harvard’s President to keep job despite calls to resign over antisemitism testimony

Hindustan Times  

After weathering calls for her ouster over the school’s handling of campus antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war and her widely derided testimony in a congressional hearing last week, it was decided that Claudine Gay will keep her job as president of Harvard University. Harvard University President Claudine Gay testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding …

Why a billionaire set out to topple the heads of America’s top schools
1 year ago

Why a billionaire set out to topple the heads of America’s top schools

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If you promptly terminate President Kornbluth, …

Claudine Gay to stay on as Harvard president, but her tenure may be brief on the back of plagiarism charge
1 year ago

Claudine Gay to stay on as Harvard president, but her tenure may be brief on the back of plagiarism charge

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University's governing board has announced that it will support president Claudine Gay and won't ask her to step down. Harvard University President Claudine Gay testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2023. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno The Harvard Corporation, the university's governing …

Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash
1 year ago

Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash

Associated Press  

— Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism, the university’s highest governing body announced Tuesday. President Gay has apologized for how she handled her congressional testimony and has committed to redoubling the university’s fight against antisemitism.” In an interview with The Harvard Crimson …

Backlash to House testimony shines spotlight on new generation of Ivy League presidents
1 year ago

Backlash to House testimony shines spotlight on new generation of Ivy League presidents

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The university presidents called before a congressional hearing on antisemitism last week had more in common than strife on their campuses: The leaders of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard and MIT were all women who were relatively new in their positions. The presidents drew fire for carefully worded responses to a line of questioning from New York Republican …

Harvard president Claudine Gay won't resign, Bill Ackman claims, ‘they were concerned it would…’
1 year ago

Harvard president Claudine Gay won't resign, Bill Ackman claims, ‘they were concerned it would…’

Hindustan Times  

Harvard President Claudine Gay seems to be digging in her heels and won't resign despite the mounting pressure. Harvard President Claudine Gay, left, speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington. In his recent post he claimed, “I have been told …

Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony
1 year ago

Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony

NPR  

Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Mark Schiefelbein/AP The highest governing board of Harvard University says that President Claudine Gay will remain in office, rejecting calls that she be removed after her congressional testimony on antisemitism sparked outrage among lawmakers, alumni and donors. Calls for Gay's removal …

Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitism
1 year ago

Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of Harvard faculty members are urging the Ivy League university to keep its president, Claudine Gay, in command as she faces calls from some lawmakers and donors to step down over comments at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. A petition signed by more than 600 faculty members asks the school’s governing body to resist political pressures “that …

Amid resignation calls, Harvard's Claudine Gay finds support from over 500 faculty members
1 year ago

Amid resignation calls, Harvard's Claudine Gay finds support from over 500 faculty members

Hindustan Times  

Amidst growing calls for Harvard University President Claudine Gay's resignation, a faction of faculty members is vehemently supporting her, contending that she is unfairly targeted for poorly phrased comments on antisemitism. Dr. Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on December 05, 2023. Claudine Gay, a professor …

Will Claudine Gay follow Liz Magill's exit? Calls mount for Harvard president's resignation
1 year ago

Will Claudine Gay follow Liz Magill's exit? Calls mount for Harvard president's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University President Claudine Gay is facing mounting pressure to resign, with calls intensifying after privately-funded billboard trucks circled the campus on Sunday demanding her removal. Claudine Gay, a professor who has led the prestigious US university since July 2023, was asked on December 5, 2023, whether calls for "genocide" against Jews would violate Harvard's code of conduct, to which …

Harvard staff defend embattled head Claudine Gay amid anti-Semitism row
1 year ago

Harvard staff defend embattled head Claudine Gay amid anti-Semitism row

Al Jazeera  

Petition warns that bowing to pressure to fire Gay would be ‘at odds with Harvard’s commitment to academic freedom’. The petition warns that bowing to political pressure to fire Harvard President Claudine Gay would be “at odds with Harvard’s commitment to academic freedom” and calls on administrators to “defend the independence of the university”. Gay has faced a firestorm of …

Stefanik back in the spotlight after fierce questioning of university presidents over antisemitism
1 year ago

Stefanik back in the spotlight after fierce questioning of university presidents over antisemitism

CNN  

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik had a sharp response to the news that University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill was stepping down from her position over the weekend: “One down. Two to go.” It was Stefanik’s line of questioning at a hearing last week before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce that attracted the most attention from …

After Penn, members of Congress call for Harvard and MIT presidents to resign
1 year ago

After Penn, members of Congress call for Harvard and MIT presidents to resign

NPR  

After Penn, members of Congress call for Harvard and MIT presidents to resign Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., is one of over 70 members of Congress calling for the resignation of the presidents of Harvard University and MIT after a controversial hearing about anitsemitism on campus. Hundreds of Harvard faculty members, including senior faculty and respected professors, signed a letter in support …

'One down...': US Representative after UPenn president quits over antisemitism row
1 year ago

'One down...': US Representative after UPenn president quits over antisemitism row

India Today  

Hours after Liz Magill, president of the University of Pennsylvania, resigned after drawing criticism over her stance on antisemitism on campus, Republican Representative Elise Stefanik, in an X post, said, "One down. Referring to Magill's resignation, Stefanik said, "This is only the very beginning of addressing the pervasive rot of antisemitism that has destroyed the most "prestigious" higher education institutions …

Anti-Semitism on campuses: Here's how Harvard University became embroiled in controversy
1 year ago

Anti-Semitism on campuses: Here's how Harvard University became embroiled in controversy

Hindustan Times  

In the aftermath of Hamas terrorists’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7, college campuses in the United States have witnessed multiple incidents of anti-Semitism. Harvard University president Claudine Gay, along with the presidents of University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have come under fire after their recent testimony at Capitol Hill. Harvard University students’ pro-alestinian letter Harvard …

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents blasted after Capitol Hill testimony, ‘Resign immediately’
1 year ago

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents blasted after Capitol Hill testimony, ‘Resign immediately’

Hindustan Times  

The presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are under fire for their remarks during a recent testimony. Dr. Claudine Gay, President of Harvard University, Liz Magill, President of University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Sally Kornbluth, President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House …

Harvard University president Claudine Gay launches anti-Semitism advisory board after Hamas' terror attack on Israel sparked wave of bigotry on campus
1 year, 1 month ago

Harvard University president Claudine Gay launches anti-Semitism advisory board after Hamas' terror attack on Israel sparked wave of bigotry on campus

Daily Mail  

Harvard University President Claudine Gay has assembled a group of advisors to help address antisemitism on campus just weeks after she was condemned for going soft on students who supported Hamas' terror attack on Israel. Harvard University President Claudine Gay told Jewish students that she has established a task force to eradicate antisemitism from the Ivy League campus Harvard's Palestine …

Israeli billionaire quits Harvard board after school’s response to Hamas attacks
1 year, 2 months ago

Israeli billionaire quits Harvard board after school’s response to Hamas attacks

Hindustan Times  

Israeli businessman Idan Ofer and his wife quit their board posts at Harvard University, adding to a barrage of criticism over the school’s response to the Hamas attacks on Israel. Israeli soldiers walk past houses destroyed by Hamas militants in Kibbutz Be'eri, Israel, Ofer and his wife Batia cited “the lack of clear evidence of support from the university’s leadership …

Letter supporting Palestine by Harvard students provokes alumni outrage
1 year, 2 months ago

Letter supporting Palestine by Harvard students provokes alumni outrage

Firstpost  

Several Harvard graduates have criticised the present Harvard leadership for failing to respond, including Harvard President Emeritus Lawrence Summers, the former university president and U.S. Treasury Secretary under Democratic President Bill Clinton A pro-Palestinian statement from students that blamed Israel for the violence engulfing the region was condemned on Monday by prominent Harvard University alumni, who urged the school to …

Harvard appoints Claudine Gay as first Black president
2 years ago

Harvard appoints Claudine Gay as first Black president

Al Jazeera  

The social scientist and daughter of Haitian immigrants says the university must ‘engage and be of service to the world’. Harvard University has appointed Claudine Gay, a social scientist and faculty dean, as its next president, making her the first Black person and second woman to lead the prestigious academic institution. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Ivy League school announced on Thursday …

Claudine Gay To Be Harvard's 1st Black President
2 years ago

Claudine Gay To Be Harvard's 1st Black President

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BOSTON — Harvard University announced Thursday that Claudine Gay will become its 30th president, making her the first Black person and the second woman to lead the Ivy League school. “Claudine is a remarkable leader who is profoundly devoted to sustaining and enhancing Harvard’s academic excellence, to championing both the value and the values of higher education …

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