Republican-led congressional committee investigating claims of plagiarism by Harvard president Claudine Gay
1 year ago

Republican-led congressional committee investigating claims of plagiarism by Harvard president Claudine Gay

Hindustan Times  

A Republican-led congressional committee is now investigating claims that Harvard University president Claudine Gay plagiarised various content. Claudine Gay listens during Harvard University’s 372nd Commencement Exercises in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., May 25, 2023 Rep. Virginia Foxx, known for chairing the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, informed Harvard that a review of the school’s handling of “credible allegations of plagiarism” against Gay has been started. A copy of the complaint reviewed by the Free Beacon revealed that Gay quoted or paraphrased authors without proper attribution, including missing quotation marks around phrases or sentences. Among several allegations that have surfaced, CNN reported that various instances of plagiarism by Gay that were found dates back to her time as a Harvard graduate student in the 1990s.

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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 …

How plagiarism-detection programs became an unlikely political weapon
11 months ago

How plagiarism-detection programs became an unlikely political weapon

LA Times  

Then-Harvard President Claudine Gay speaks about antisemitism during a congressional hearing in December. The widespread adoption of plagiarism-detection software in higher learning over the last decade means the prospect of a “plagiarism check” for most college graduates under the age of about 30 isn’t much of a threat. “If there are other firms that want to look into someone’s past, …

After Harvard shakeup, Bill Ackman guns for MIT President for plagiarism check
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After Harvard shakeup, Bill Ackman guns for MIT President for plagiarism check

Hindustan Times  

Following allegations that his wife, Neri Oxman, plagiarised parts of her dissertation while working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Billionaire Bill Ackman announced on Friday that he would start examining the work of all current faculty members at the university, including President Sally Kornbluth, for plagiarism. Bill Ackman, chief executive officer and portfolio manager at Pershing Square Capital Management …

Bill Ackman blasts Harvard diversity policy in 4,000 word essay
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Ackman blasts Harvard diversity policy in 4,000 word essay

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. In his lengthy post on X …

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 …

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns over plagiarism allegations, antisemitism backlash
11 months, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 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 Honor Council student calls for Claudine Gay's resignation, says school has double standard
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Harvard Honor Council student calls for Claudine Gay's resignation, says school has double standard

Hindustan Times  

A member of Harvard’s student Honor Council said president Claudine Gay must resign after plagiarism allegations against her surfaced. “Gay’s getting off easy,” the student wrote in a letter published anonymously in the Harvard Crimson. A truck with electronic panels drives along a street Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, near Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass “Let’s compare the treatment of Harvard …

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, …

Exclusive: Ex-Harvard student, Holocaust survivor's daughter urges university to be ‘moral’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Exclusive: Ex-Harvard student, Holocaust survivor's daughter urges university to be ‘moral’

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University's former certificate holder and a Holocaust survivor's daughter in an exclusive conversation said she hopes Harvard learns from its mistakes, adding that she has heard the institute has long had problems with anti-Semitism and anti-Israel views, even before October 7, 2023. “My father, John Laszlo MD, who escaped the Nazis as a child but who lost most of …

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 …

Barack Obama backed Harvard's Claudine Gay amid antisemitism controversy: Report
1 year ago

Barack Obama backed Harvard's Claudine Gay amid antisemitism controversy: Report

Hindustan Times  

Harvard President Claudine Gay faced a storm of criticism after her testimony on antisemitism before Congress, but she had a powerful ally in her corner, former US President Barack Obama. Report claims Obama stands by Harvard President Caludine Gay amid criticism and plagiarism accusations According to Jewish Insider on Tuesday, Obama, who graduated from Harvard, privately advocated for Gay after …

Professor whose work Claudine Gay allegedly plagiarised calls for her firing: ‘Steer the university back towards sanity’
1 year ago

Professor whose work Claudine Gay allegedly plagiarised calls for her firing: ‘Steer the university back towards sanity’

Hindustan Times  

A professor who Harvard President Claudine Gay allegedly copied has called for her firing to make sure the school gets“back towards sanity.” This comes after Harvard received a complaint outliningmore than 40 allegations of plagiarism against Gay. Harvard University President Claudine Gay watches a video being played during a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders …

Embattled Harvard president makes admission about past work after plagiarism probe launched
1 year ago

Embattled Harvard president makes admission about past work after plagiarism probe launched

The Independent  

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Harvard University receives complaint outlining over 40 allegations of plagiarism against Claudine Gay
1 year ago

Harvard University receives complaint outlining over 40 allegations of plagiarism against Claudine Gay

Hindustan Times  

A complaint received by Harvard University on Tuesday, December 19, outlined more than40 allegations of plagiarism against president Claudine Gay. Harvard President Claudine Gay speaks during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Washington A copy of the complaint reviewed by the Free Beacon revealed that Gay quoted or paraphrased authors …

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 …

How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism
1 year ago

How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Over five hours at a congressional hearing, lawmakers pressed the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT on the topic of antisemitism. In particular, the uproar centered on a line of questioning from Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., who repeatedly asked how each university’s code of conduct would handle calls for the genocide of Jews. LIZ …

The College President Discourse Has Taken an Even Dumber Turn
54 years, 11 months ago

The College President Discourse Has Taken an Even Dumber Turn

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. Elise Stefanik and Kathy Manning Elise Stefanik wasn’t too terribly concerned about antisemitism in 2021, when she Stefanik’s campaign against Ivy League presidents didn’t just rely on antisemitism charges; it also featured a rearguard effort …

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 …

Harvard President Claudine Gay plagiarised her 1997 Ph.D. thesis: Report
1 year ago

Harvard President Claudine Gay plagiarised her 1997 Ph.D. thesis: Report

Op India  

Harvard University President Dr Claudine Gay who is barely out of one controversy is now facing a new charge. EXCLUSIVE: @RealChrisBrunet and I have obtained documentation demonstrating that Harvard President Claudine Gay plagiarized multiple sections of her Ph.D. thesis, violating Harvard's policies on academic integrity. 🧵 — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔️ December 10, 2023 The duo alleged that Gay has …

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 …

'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 …

Harvard president Claudine Gay apologises for allowing genocidal calls against Jews on campus
1 year ago

Harvard president Claudine Gay apologises for allowing genocidal calls against Jews on campus

Op India  

In the aftermath of global outrage and condemnation, Claudine Gay, the President of Harvard University, has ‘apologised’ for refusing to condemn the calls for the genocide of Jews on the varsity campus. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik slammed Claudine Gay over her ‘apology’ saying that she had asked Gay seventeen times whether calling for the genocide of Jews violates Harvard’s code …

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 …

WATCH Antisemitism Shocker: Harvard, MIT, Penn varsities refuse to condemn call for violence on Jews
1 year ago

WATCH Antisemitism Shocker: Harvard, MIT, Penn varsities refuse to condemn call for violence on Jews

Firstpost  

The presidents of Harvard, Pennsylvania and MIT varsities on Tuesday refused to condemn call for violence on Jews when they were being grilled by the Congress about their responses to alleged incidents of antisemitism on their campuses in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war The presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Tuesday …

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 …

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