Debate Over Plagiarism Allegations Against Claudine Gay Increases Pressure at Harvard Harvard has faced turmoil over its response to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the conduct of its president, Claudine Gay. Her recent faculty forum received positive feedback, but new plagiarism claims have emerged, creating further strain. The allegations have emboldened critics while leaving students and faculty uneasy. The university maintains its support for Gay despite the ongoing controversy. The campus is quiet as the winter break begins, but the impact of these allegations continues to be felt across Harvard.