"Harvard President Under Fire: Staff Defend Amid Resignation Calls and Controversy"

Faculty at Harvard University have signed a petition in support of Harvard President Claudine Gay, who faced backlash for her appearance at a congressional hearing on rising anti-Semitism. The petition warns against bowing to political pressure to fire Gay, stating that it would contradict Harvard's commitment to academic freedom. Over 500 professors have signed the petition, which calls on administrators to defend the university's independence. The petition was delivered to the Harvard Corporation, which has the power to remove Gay.