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Harvard President Claudine Gay Under Fire for Plagiarism Allegations and Antisemitism Handling

Despite Controversy, Gay Receives Backing from Harvard Corporation and Former President Obama

  • Harvard President Claudine Gay is facing allegations of plagiarism and criticism for her handling of antisemitism on campus.
  • Former President Barack Obama has reportedly lobbied privately on Gay's behalf amid the controversy.
  • Gay's academic record has been called into question, with accusations of plagiarism in her dissertation and a lack of substantial scholarly output.
  • The Harvard Corporation, the university's governing body, has backed Gay despite calls for her resignation.
  • Gay's handling of antisemitism on campus, particularly her testimony before Congress, has drawn widespread criticism.
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