Pedestrians pass a dormitory in Harvard Yard at Harvard University.
Pedestrians pass a dormitory in Harvard Yard at Harvard University.
  • Harvard University's president, Claudine Gay, resigned Tuesday. 
  • Gay faced criticism over her responses at a hearing on antisemitism on campus as well as plagiarism allegations.
  • A current Harvard law student told Business Insider why she's happy to see Gay step down.

Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard University on Tuesday, ending her six-month tenure in the position. One current Harvard law student told Business Insider she was glad Gay resigned.