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Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid twin scandals over plagiarism accusations and a widely panned appearance before Congress. Gay wrote in her resignation letter that she was the victim of "personal attacks and threats fueled by racial animus." The full letter reads as follows: 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.