Review Finds Plagiarism in Work of Harvard University’s President

Christine Gay’s dissertation contains ‘duplicative language without appropriate attribution,’ university acknowledges.

Claudine Gay, president of Harvard University, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on Dec. 5, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Harvard University President Claudine Gay used “duplicative language” in her dissertation for a doctorate, the school stated this week.

Ms. Gay, 53, is requesting corrections to the dissertation, which was done in 1997, according to the Harvard Corporation.