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Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitism

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As lawmakers and donors push for the ouster of Harvard President Claudine Gay, hundreds of faculty members are urging the university to keep her in command and resist “outside forces” that they view as a threat to the university’s independence.

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  1. Wall Street Journal

    At Harvard, Campaign to Oust President Gathers Strength (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Congressional testimony last week by Harvard President Claudine Gay has prompted many to call for her resignation. But a growing number of faculty members say they support her.

  2. WSVN Miami

    Harvard President Claudine Gay’s fate hangs in the balance after university’s board meeting - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    New York (CNN) — Harvard President Claudine Gay remains at the helm after the school’s board of directors met Sunday amid calls for her removal for failing to effectively

  3. New York Times

    As Harvard President Faces Pressure to Resign, Some Faculty Show Support (opens New York Times)

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    Claudine Gay, Harvard’s president, faced rising pressure after her answers to questions about antisemitism. Some faculty members signed a petition supporting her.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Here are the people who have called on Harvard president Claudine Gay to resign (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Amid the furor over Gay’s testimony, here’s a look at some of the most prominent voices calling on the Harvard president to resign.

  5. New York Times

    Harvard President’s Future Uncertain as Board Convenes (opens New York Times)

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    Claudine Gay, the university’s president, received support from the faculty, including a group of Black faculty members who urged Harvard’s leadership to defend her.

  6. GBH News

    Harvard Crimson reporters on following backlash to President Claudine Gay's testimony (opens GBH News)

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    Harvard President Claudine Gay is facing growing pressure to resign over comments she made about antisemitism on campus during a congressional hearing.

  7. The Guardian

    Harvard professors defend president amid calls to resign after statements on antisemitism (opens The Guardian)

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    Petition to Harvard Corporation, which has authority to fire Claudine Gay, urges it not to bend to lawmakers’ demands

  8. The Boston Globe

    Here’s what to know about the controversy surrounding Harvard University president Claudine Gay (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The two governing bodies of Harvard University are meeting Monday to weigh the fate of President Claudine Gay, who has faced withering criticism for her testimony last week on antisemitism at elite colleges and universities.

  9. GBH News

    Hundreds of faculty express support for Harvard President Claudine Gay (opens GBH News)

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    Critics and supporters of university presidents argue that last week’s antisemitism hearings before Congress reinforced existing concerns about colleges.

  10. CNN

    Harvard antisemitism hearing: Why Claudine Gay still has a job after Penn’s Liz Magill ouster (opens CNN)

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    Claudine Gay, Harvard University’s embattled president, has strong institutional backing as she faces a flurry of criticism over her handling of alleged antisemitism at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Harvard students react to controversy over president Claudine Gay (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Interviews with a dozen students over the weekend revealed a student body disheartened and upset by Gay’s remarks. Many students said Gay hasn’t done enough to support Jewish and Palestinian students.

  12. WDIO Duluth

    Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitism (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    As lawmakers and donors push for the ouster of Harvard President Claudine Gay, hundreds of faculty members are urging the university to keep her in command and resist “outside forces” that they view as a threat to the university’s independence.

  13. CNN

    Harvard Alumni Association ‘unanimously and unequivocally’ supports Claudine Gay (opens CNN)

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    The Executive Committee of Harvard University’s Alumni Association on Monday announced their unreserved support for President Claudine Gay. Gay also received strong support from the Harvard community, which could mean she will keep her job.

  14. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Harvard defies calls to oust president amid antisemitism furor (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Claudine Gay will keep her job as president of Harvard University after weathering calls for her ouster over the school's handling of campus antisemitism and her widely derided testimony in

  15. Bangor Daily News

    Harvard president awaits word on her fate following backlash on antisemitism testimony (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard President Claudine Gay awaited word Tuesday on her fate as leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her

  16. Washington Times

    Harvard president remains leader of Ivy League school following backlash on antisemitism testimony (opens Washington Times)

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    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.

  17. AL.com

    Harvard: Claudine Gay ‘is the right leader’ despite fury over antisemitism hearing (opens AL.com)

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    Gay, Harvard’s first Black president, will remain in office with the support of the Harvard Corporation.

  18. KTVB Boise

    With board support, Harvard president will remain after testimony before Congress (opens KTVB Boise)

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    Only months into her leadership, Gay came under intense scrutiny following the hearing in which she struggled to answer questions about campus antisemitism.

  19. Green Field Reporter

    Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitism - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of Harvard faculty members are urging the Ivy League university to keep its president, Claudine Gay, in command as she faces calls from some lawmakers and donors to step down over comments at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.

  20. The American Spectator

    Backlash Against Harvard’s Claudine Gay Is Indictment of ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics (opens The American Spectator)

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    Harvard President Claudine Gay is facing vigorous condemnation and calls to resign for her equivocation over whether Harvard students

  21. Al Jazeera

    Harvard President Claudine Gay keeps job (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Harvard’s President Claudine Gay sees unanimous support from the university board to remain in her role.

  22. CBS News

    Harvard faculty and alumni show support for president Claudine Gay after her House testimony on antisemitism (opens CBS News)

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    Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president, drew support from faculty members and alumni after her controversial House testimony on antisemitism last week.

  23. The Boston Globe

    Key oversight board backs Harvard University leader: ‘We unanimously stand in support of President Gay’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    “Our extensive deliberations affirm our confidence that President Gay is the right leader to help our community heal and to address the very serious societal issues we are facing,” the Fellows of Harvard College said in an email to the university community.

  24. CNN

    How Harvard President Claudine Gay made history (opens CNN)

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    Harvard University President Claudine Gay has drawn national attention over her contentious comments on Capitol Hill a week ago about antisemitism on campus. Many donors, politicians and business leaders demanded her resignation, but Harvard’s board, faculty and alumni have come to her defense.

  25. New York Post

    Harvard expected to confirm Claudine Gay will remain prez— despite reported $1B loss over antisemitism scandal (opens New York Post)

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    Harvard University is expected to announce Tuesday that under-fire President Claudine Gay will keep her job — even after reportedly losing more than $1 billion in donations since her disastrous con…

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