Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims

On 15 December 2022, Ivy League college Harvard made history when it announced the appointment of Claudine Gay as its president. With this, she became the first person of colour and second woman in Harvard University’s 386-year history to serve as president.

However, on Tuesday (2 January), she made history once again, however, not in the best way possible. Her tenure will be remembered for being the shortest in the school’s history, as she announced her resignation.

While she has stepped down from her role as president, she will continue to hold her faculty position at the reputed institution.