Harvard President Claudine Gay Under Fire Amid Plagiarism, Antisemitism Controversies

Billionaire Alumnus Bill Ackman Asserts University's Reputation Hinges on Board's Acknowledgement of Poor Leadership Choice

Harvard University President Claudine Gay is facing increasing calls to resign amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her handling of antisemitism on campus.
Billionaire Bill Ackman, a Harvard alumnus, has stated that Gay's resignation alone will not restore the university's reputation, and that the Harvard Corporation board members must acknowledge their poor choice of leadership.
Gay's controversies include her response to antisemitism on campus following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, and evidence of plagiarism in her academic work.
Despite the controversies, the Harvard Corporation, the school’s highest governing body, has continued to defend Gay with unanimous support.
Harvard's early admissions applications have reportedly dropped by 17% amid the ongoing controversies.