OAN's Avril Elfie
12:43 PM – Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Former Harvard University President Claudine Gay will remain at the Ivy League university in a new role as a professor.
advertisement
She will continue to be involved with Harvard after stepping down as president on Tuesday amid numerous allegations about plagiarism and her handling of anti-Semitism on campus, it was announced. This time, Gaye will be a professor, and her salary will be set at $900,000.
Gay announced her resignation, but did not specify what her new position as a teacher would be.
“I believe in the people of Harvard because within you lies the possibility and promise of a better future. These past few weeks have been dedicated to fighting against all forms of bigotry and hatred and respecting each other’s dignity. , helped clarify the work we must do to build that future, including treating with compassion and creating mutually affirming learning environments; open inquiry in the pursuit of truth; Our enduring commitment to free expression,” Gay wrote. “I believe we have everything we need within us to heal and emerge stronger from this time of tension and division. I look forward to working with you to guide us on that journey.” I now pledge to continue working with you to build the community we all deserve, as I return to the faculty and the lifeblood of our work: scholarship and education. .”
Gay's resignation comes amid mounting plagiarism charges and deep doubts about her ability to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses following the disastrous outcome of a Dec. 5 congressional hearing. Ta.th.
Gay overcame a variety of issues and scandals during her short tenure, including allegations of academic theft and national outrage over her handling of Hamas' Oct. 7 campus activities.th attack.
free beacon News outlets revealed Monday that Gay was charged with six additional counts of plagiarism in an unsigned complaint filed with the school.
In 2021, Gay earned $879,079 as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Records released by the university revealed that she earned $824,068 in 2020.
Gaye's predecessor, Lawrence Bekow, reportedly earned an annual salary of $1.3 million before retiring.
It is unclear how much of the presidential salary Gay will receive, as he will only be in office for six months.
Stay informed. Receive breaking news directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts
Please share this post!
