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Bill Ackman Softens Stance On Plagiarism Amid Wife's Dissertation Controversy: 'Near Certainty That Authors Will...Fail To Cite At Least A Modest Percentage Of The Pages'
Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 11:22pm | 822In a recent development, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has publicly softened his viewpoint on academic plagiarism following allegations made against his wife, Neri Oxman, for plagiarizing portions of her doctoral dissertation. What Happened: Ackman, in a detailed post on X on Sunday,...
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While Bill Ackman Takes Aim At Harvard President Over Plagiarism, His Celebrity Academic Wife Faces Scrutiny For Dissertation Controversy: Report
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 10:43pm | 580In a surprising twist, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has come forward with strong criticism of academic plagiarism. This comes despite his celebrity academic wife, Neri Oxman, facing similar allegations. What Happened: Ackman is advocating for the dismissal of Claudine Gay, Harvard...
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Mark Cuban And Elon Musk Lock Horns Over Diversity And Inclusion: 'The Loss Of DEI-Phobic Companies Is My Gain'
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 9:32pm | 686In the aftermath of Claudine Gay‘s departure from the Harvard presidency, billionaires Mark Cuban and Elon Musk have ignited a fierce debate over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. What Happened: Mark Cuban recently took a stand for DEI initiatives via a social...
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Claudine Gay Makes First Major Comment After Stepping Down As Harvard President: 'Such Campaigns Don't End Here'
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 10:39am | 670Claudine Gay publicly expressed her opinions for the first time after stepping down as the president of Harvard University. In her New York Times op-ed, she indicated that the methods employed to oust her represent a broader assault on American institutions. What Happened: Gay, who made history as...
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Harvard President Resigns, Ackman Reacts: University's Reputation Is 'Beyond Stained'
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 3:54pm | 440Harvard University President Claudine Gay announced her resignation on Tuesday, just six months after assuming the prestigious position. The announcement followed heightened scrutiny over allegations of plagiarism in some of her published works and a controversial appearance before Congress. In a...
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Elon Musk Voices Support For Bill Ackman In Battle Against Anti-Semitism At Ivy League
Friday, December 15, 2023 - 10:17pm | 881Bill Ackman's crusade against anti-Semitism in U.S.'s elite universities – the Ivy League – has found support from Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk. What Happened: Musk jumped in to support Ackman, praising his open letter calling for the resignation of Harvard University president Claudine Gay. Ackman is a...
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Harvard Faculty Rallies In Support Of President Amid Antisemitism Controversy
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 1:09am | 693More than 600 faculty members at the prestigious Harvard University have rallied behind President Claudine Gay, signing a petition for the university’s governing body to ignore calls for her resignation over remarks made during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. What...