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Harvard Revokes Tenure of Professor Francesca Gino Amid Fraud Allegations

Harvard University has revoked the tenure of Francesca Gino, a professor accused of data manipulation in her research on honesty and ethics.

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Francesca Gino, a Harvard Business School professor known for her research on honesty, has had her tenure revoked and was fired following allegations of data manipulation in her studies. An internal investigation found evidence of misconduct, leading to her administrative leave in 2023. Gino has denied the allegations and filed a $25 million lawsuit against Harvard, claiming defamation and gender discrimination. This unprecedented action marks the first tenure revocation at Harvard in nearly 80 years, highlighting the university's commitment to academic integrity amidst ongoing scrutiny.

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  • The article discusses Francesca Gino's tenure revocation due to serious allegations of data fraud.
  • It highlights the unprecedented nature of the decision and its implications for academic integrity.
  • The situation reflects a significant fall from grace for Gino amid ongoing legal battles.

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Harvard's internal investigation concluded that Francesca Gino manipulated certain data to support her hypotheses in at least four of her studies.

Francesca Gino has denied the allegations and filed a $25 million lawsuit against Harvard, the Harvard Business School Dean, and the Data Colada bloggers, alleging defamation, gender discrimination, and invasion of privacy.

The revocation of Francesca Gino's tenure is believed to be the first such case at Harvard in nearly 80 years, marking an unprecedented and severe disciplinary action emphasizing Harvard's commitment to academic integrity.

Francesca Gino was a celebrated Harvard Business School professor known for her research on honesty and ethical behavior.

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