The Harvard Alumni Association supports president Claudine Gay

The Harvard Alumni Association published a letter expressing its support for the president of the university, Claudine Gay, and asking the leaders of the institution to stand with them and prevent her dismissal. Gay's continuity after her anti-Semitic statements in her controversial appearance in Congress, has generated a wide debate both inside and outside the walls of the university, with thousands of students and professors signing petitions asking for her permanence or departure. Those responsible for the institution are holding meetings in which Gay's future will be decided.

In the note from the alumni association, which was approved by all members of its executive committee, the signatories call on "members of Harvard College and the Board of Overseers of Harvard University, to join us and make public a firm pledge of support to our exceptional president of the University. In addition, they highlight that Gay has already apologized for her mistakes and highlighted her work as the head of the entity:

Students and teachers, divided

In addition to this letter, the University leaders, who are holding meetings to decide Gay's future, have also received letters from professors and students asking for the continuity of the president and CEO. Additionally, more than 700 black students expressed their unconditional support for Harvard's first black president in its 386-year history.

By contrast, a letter "imploring" Gay's resignation or dismissal for her "lack of moral clarity" surpassed 1,000 signatures last Monday.