Former Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns following death threats and racial attacks

Published: 04 January 2024 at 01:41

Former Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned after receiving death threats and being targeted with racial attacks. Gay, the first Black president in Harvards history, described the campaign against her as driven by racial stereotypes and a false narrative of indifference and incompetence. She admitted to making mistakes in her response to issues of antisemitism and stated that she would use every tool at her disposal to protect students from hate. The Harvard board accepted her resignation amidst controversy surrounding her academic writing and handling of antisemitism on campus.

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