Breaking News Extra: Harvard Professors Want to Retract Letter They Signed to Support a Colleague

The prominent scholars initially questioned the university’s treatment of a professor who was sanctioned. Most now say they wish to retract it. [Breaking News Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. FACULTY [They Signed a Letter in Support of a Colleague. Now They Want to Take It Back.]( By Nell Gluckman [STORY IMAGE]( Prominent scholars at Harvard signed a letter questioning the university’s treatment of a professor who was sanctioned. In a new statement, most said they wish to retract their signatures. BACKGROUNDER: MONDAY [Faculty Letters Support a Professor While Drawing Condemnation From Others]( By Nell Gluckman [STORY IMAGE]( A pair of letters criticized a Title IX investigation at Harvard. Some worry that they may have a negative effect on the students who came forward, or those who may consider doing so in the future. BACKGROUNDER: TUESDAY [3 Women Accused a Harvard Anthropologist of Harassment and Retaliation. Now They’re Suing.]( By Nell Gluckman [STORY IMAGE]( The complaint contains explosive allegations against the university and John Comaroff. The plaintiffs’ stories were first told by The Chronicle in 2020. BACKGROUNDER: LAST MONTH [Harvard Professor Is Put on Unpaid Leave After University Finds He Violated Sex-Harassment Rules]( By Nell Gluckman [STORY IMAGE]( John Comaroff, a noted anthropologist, will be punished after three graduate students alleged he acted inappropriately. BACKGROUNDER: 2020 [The Patron]( By Nell Gluckman [STORY IMAGE]( Harvard’s John Comaroff is an influential anthropologist and a dedicated adviser. Three women say he abused his power. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Apply for the top jobs in higher education and [search all our open positions](. NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK What did you think of today’s newsletter? [Strongly disliked]( | [It was ok]( | [Loved it]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2022 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037