In a stunning first for US academia, Harvard revokes tenure for ethics scholar Francesca Gino over data manipulation
[ad_1] Harvard revokes tenure for ethics scholar Francesca Gino in unprecedented US academic case. (Getty Images) Harvard University has taken the extraordinary step of revoking tenure from Francesca Gino, a world-renowned ethics scholar, following an internal investigation that found evidence of data manipulation. This rare decision marks one of the most significant disciplinary actions in US higher education in recent decades and has ignited widespread debate on academic integrity and research ethics.The Harvard Corporation, the university's top governing board, confirmed the move this month, ending Gino's employment at Harvard Business School. Gino, celebrated internationally for her work on honesty and ethical behaviour, had faced serious allegations of academic misconduct and fraud, which she denied. Several sources told the WGBH News that the decision was communicated to business faculty during a confidential meeting last week.Feeling Alone While Studying Abroad? 7 Proven […]