Harvard University appoints its first Black female president

By Team CG
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December 16, 2022
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Harvard University appoints its first Black female president

For the first time in history, Harvard University has appointed a black woman as president. In July of next year, Claudine will begin her tenure.

The Ivy League school named Claudine Gay as its 30th president on Thursday, making her the first Black woman and the second woman to head the college.

She is regarded as a leader on the issue of American political participation as a child of Haitian immigrants. Having joined Harvard in 2006 as a professor of government and African and African American studies, she has studied a range of topics, including how social and economic factors affect political views.

In addition to Claudine’s appointment, the Supreme Court is currently examining a case that could require Harvard to alter its admissions process.

A key question in the case is whether race should be considered during the admissions process for applicants.