Harvard President Stays Amid Controversy Surrounding Anti-Semitism Testimony

Harvard University's president, Claudine Gay, will remain in her position despite facing criticism for her testimony on anti-Semitism. The institution's governing body, the Harvard Corporation, issued a statement expressing support for Gay's leadership but criticized the university's initial response to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. While some lawmakers and donors called for her resignation, over 700 Harvard faculty members signed a letter supporting Gay. The controversy comes amid a rise in attacks targeting Jews and Muslims in the United States. Gay has apologized for her handling of the congressional testimony.