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OP note: how come it took this long for her plagiarism to be noticed? Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims WWW.CNBC.COM Harvard President Claudine Gay has been under fire for weeks over claims of plagiarism and for her handling of the controversy over the war on Gaza by Israel. Dear Members of the Harvard Community, It is with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard that I write to share that I will be stepping down as president. This is not a decision I came to easily. Indeed, it has been difficult beyond words because I have looked forward to working with so many of you to advance the commitment to academic excellence that has propelled this great university across centuries. But, after consultation with members of the Corporation, it has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge with a focus on the institution rather than any individual. It is a singular honor to be a member of this university, which has been my home and my inspiration for most of my professional career. My deep sense of connection to Harvard and its people has made it all the more painful to witness the tensions and divisions that have riven our community in recent months, weakening the bonds of trust and reciprocity that should be our sources of strength and support in times of crisis. Amidst all of this, it has been distressing to have doubt cast on my commitments to confronting hate and to upholding scholarly rigor—two bedrock values that are fundamental to who I am—and frightening to be subjected to personal attacks and threats fueled by racial animus. I believe in the people of Harvard because I see in you the possibility and the promise of a better future. These last weeks have helped make clear the work we need to do to build that future—to combat bias and hate in all its forms, to create a learning environment in which we respect each other’s dignity and treat one another with compassion, and to affirm our enduring commitment to open inquiry and free expression in the pursuit of truth. I believe we have within us all that we need to heal from this period of tension and division and to emerge stronger. I had hoped with all my heart to lead us on that journey, in partnership with all of you. As I now return to the faculty, and to the scholarship and teaching that are the lifeblood of what we do, I pledge to continue working alongside you to build the community we all deserve. When I became president, I considered myself particularly blessed by the opportunity to serve people from around the world who saw in my presidency a vision of Harvard that affirmed their sense of belonging—their sense that Harvard welcomes people of talent and promise, from every background imaginable, to learn from and grow with one another. To all of you, please know that those doors remain open, and Harvard will be stronger and better because they do. As we welcome a new year and a new semester, I hope we can all look forward to brighter days. Sad as I am to be sending this message, my hopes for Harvard remain undimmed. When my brief presidency is remembered, I hope it will be seen as a moment of reawakening to the importance of striving to find our common humanity—and of not allowing rancor and vituperation to undermine the vital process of education. I trust we will all find ways, in this time of intense challenge and controversy, to recommit ourselves to the excellence, the openness, and the independence that are crucial to what our university stands for—and to our capacity to serve the world. Sincerely, Claudine Gay

now answering your question: Women Mayors in U.S. Cities 2023 CAWP.RUTGERS.EDU As of September 2023, per CAWP research and population data from the U.S. Census, of the 1,616 mayors and officials who perform mayoral functions of U.S. cities... At least having a Catholic president nowadays is not considered groundbreaking...

So much hatred!

Actually that's based on a joke about Brazil Brazil, it is often and not quite fairly said, is the country of the future and always will be. As the Olympics focuses global attention on the country, it's worth exploring the various ways in which this maxim is -- and may not be -- true. Brazil Is Still the Country of the Future | Mercatus Center

Interesting analysis about why Argentina if it's able to do math has nothing to lose in the future!

OP note: I'm sure no forum members will be in that list! Court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates to be unsealed: What to know - ABC News ABCNEWS.GO.COM Hundreds of sealed court filings pertaining to the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein are set to be made public this week. “Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy admitted in a new interview that he flew flew two times on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet,” Che said during Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment. “But only to make sure none of those girls were vaccinated.”

Nothing in recent times compares to the 2008 great recession, not even the self-inflicted Covid-19 economy shutdown. What did you want Greenspan, W and others to do... yell the sky is falling and provoke a bank run?

She's not alone, many folks nowadays in all kinds of professions/activities get tired of dealing with epidemic flakiness and in her specific case with an extremely competitive market full of choices/competitors. I hope she's doing the right choice and if I was you I'd reach out to her. Also tell the students you work with about your cousin, so they know they're not the only ones having a tough life.

He should work for Uber!