Harvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned amidst fresh allegations of plagiarism.
The controversy surrounding Gay has been brewing for weeks, stemming from her handling of questions regarding Harvard's response to anti-Semitic vitriol and accusations that she failed to properly attribute sources in her academic papers.
Gay, who made history as the first Black person to hold the position of Harvard's President, had only been in office for a little over six months. In light of her resignation, Alan Garber, Harvard's provost and chief academic officer, will assume the role of interim president while the Fellows of Harvard College search for a permanent replacement.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Gay expressed her decision to step down with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard. She acknowledged the difficulty of her choice, as she had eagerly anticipated collaborating with numerous individuals to further the university's commitment to academic excellence throughout its storied history.
However, after consulting with members of the Corporation, it became evident that her resignation would be in the best interest of Harvard, allowing the community to navigate this challenging moment with a focus on the institution rather than any individual.
The Free Beacon news site recently reported on a new complaint, filed anonymously with Harvard, which alleged six additional instances of plagiarism involving Gay. Neither Harvard's spokesperson nor Gay's office immediately responded to CNBC's requests for comment.
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