Through a statement released early this morning, the Harvard Corporation board offered their full support of President Claudine Gay.
 
In part, the statement reads:  “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 statement came following a two-day meeting of the corporation.  More than 700 faculty members signed a letter endorsing Gay and the Harvard Alumni Association Executive Committee sent a letter supporting  Gay.  Gay had been under heavy criticism since a hearing on antisemitism held last week by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
 
Below is a sampling of the latest media coverage:
 
Harvard Board Backs President, Despite Mounting Woes
Inside Higher Ed (December 12, 2023)
 
Harvard President to Remain After Anger Over Testimony on Antisemitism
The Washington Post (December 12, 2023)
 
Harvard President to Remain Despite Calls for Her Dismissal
The Wall Street Journal (December 12, 2023)
 
Harvard’s Board Says President Will Stay, Despite Calls for Her Ouster
The New York Times (December 12, 2023)
 
Key Oversight Board Backs Harvard University Leader:  ‘We Unanimously Stand in Support of President Gay’
The Boston Globe (December 12, 2023)
 
Harvard President Claudine Gay to Remain, University Leaders Affirm Support
USA Today (December 12, 2023)
 
Harvard Board Keeps President as Leader of Ivy League School Following Antisemitism Backlash
Associated Press (December 12, 2023)
 
A Timeline of How the Israel-Hamas War Has Roiled College Campuses
The New York Times (December 12, 2023)
 
What to Know About Claudine Gay, Harvard’s Embattled President
The New York Times (December 11, 2023)
 
A Professor Started His Class at a Pro-Palestinian Demonstration. It Ended With Him in a Police Car.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (December 11, 2023)
 
Harvard President’s Future Uncertain as Board Convenes
The New York Times (December 11, 2023)
 
Dueling Letters, ‘Academic Integrity’ Claims Add to Furor Over Harvard President Claudine Gay as Key Board Meets
The Boston Globe (December 11, 2023)
 
Congressman Jamie Raskin Slams Fellow Harvard Alum Elise Stefanik Over Antisemitism Questioning
The Boston Globe (December 11, 2023)
 
Inside the Chaotic Struggle for Power at Penn
The New York Times (December 11, 2023)
 
Yale Condemns Hanging of Palestinian Flag on Menorah During Protest
The New York Times (December 11, 2023)
 
Why Defenders of Harvard’s President Are Focused on Academic Freedom
The New York Times (December 11, 2023)
 
Hundreds of Harvard Faculty Back the President Amid Calls for Her Resignation
The Chronicle of Higher Education (December 11, 2023)
 
With Universities Under Pressure Over Antisemitism, NY Governor Warns of Legal Action If Discrimination Occurs
CNN.com (December 11, 2023)
 
 
 
Higher Education’s Slide From ‘Veritas’ to ‘My Truth’ – Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (December 12, 2023)
 
Almost a Week at Harvard for $9,900 - Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (December 11, 2023)
 
Rescuing Universities From Themselves: A Five-Point Plan - Commentary
The Boston Globe (December 11, 2023)