HARVARD UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT CLAUDINE GAY

by Shua Josephson 

Following recent controversial statements, Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns from her prestigious academic and leadership roles, effective immediately.

Cambridge, MA – Harvard University today has announced the resignation of Claudine Gay, the institution's President, amid widespread criticism of her recent comments pertaining to anti-Semitism. The resignation comes as a direct result of an emergency meeting held by the Executive Board on December 13, 2023, which confronted the gravity of the situation that unfolded in the days following her contentious remarks.

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The university faced significant pressure to take action after President Gay suggested that "calling for the genocide of the Jewish people is only considered harassment and bullying in certain contexts." Prominent figures from across the political and international landscape, including President Joe Biden, Republican House Speaker Mike Tyson, and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, voiced their strong opposition to this stance. Despite the Board's initial decision against her resignation, the overwhelming backlash led to the ultimatum given to President Gay: resign or face termination. Choosing the former, her immediate resignation encompasses all her roles, including her position as Senior Fellow of the Society of Fellows, ex officio, and Wilbur A. Cowett Professor of Government and of African and African American Studies.

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Harvard University remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding values of respect, inclusion, and integrity within its community. The University urges other academic institutions to reinforce their commitment against all forms of discrimination, including bullying, harassment, and anti-Semitism. The process to appoint a new president is underway and the University assures that this transitional period will be managed with the utmost care for its students, faculty, and the high academic standards for which Harvard is known. Further announcements will be made following the appointment of a new president. Meanwhile, any inquiries can be directed to the Board of Directors.