Harvard's president secure in job despite Congress appearance

Harvard University confirms that Claudine Gay will remain as the university's president despite facing criticism for her appearance before Congress. Some staff members criticized Gay after she did not clearly state whether students advocating for the genocide of Jewish people would face disciplinary action. However, in a letter of support over the weekend, around 500 staff members expressed their backing for Gay. The university's highest governing board, the Harvard Corporation, released a statement on Tuesday reaffirming their support for Gay's leadership. They believe she is the right person to guide the community through challenging societal issues. This news follows the recent resignation of Elizabeth Magill, the president of the University of Pennsylvania, who faced a similar backlash for her Congressional testimony. Gay testified alongside Magill and MIT president Sally Kornbluth at a House of Representatives hearing last week. Gay faced tough questioning from Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, where she expressed her belief that calls for the genocide of Jews are abhorrent. However, she also highlighted that whether it violates Harvard's code of conduct regarding bullying and harassment depends on the context. After the hearing, Gay apologized in an interview with Harvard's newspaper, the Crimson, expressing regret for any distress her words may have caused. This is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided shortly.