Harvard President Claudine Gay wearing a crimson and black velvet gown.
Claudine Gay received support from faculty and students during her last tumultuous weeks as president before announcing her resignation amid plagiarism allegations.
  • Claudine Gay has resigned from her role as president of Harvard University.
  • Gay drew criticism for an answer to a question about Jewish genocide during a Congressional hearing.
  • Calls for her resignation grew stronger after plagiarism accusations gained public attention.

It's official — Claudine Gay is out as president of Harvard after less than a year.