Investor Bill Ackman confirmed financial support for Francesca Gino, the former Harvard Business School professor who lost tenure amid research‑misconduct allegations and sued the university. Ackman said he has funded Gino’s discrimination and breach‑of‑contract litigation since mid‑2024 and pledged to continue until she 'clears her name.' The lawsuit, filed in 2023 and slated for trial in December, accuses Harvard deans of procedural failings and alleges the institution prioritized reputation management over evidentiary care. Ackman’s involvement underscores growing alumni and donor activism in faculty‑discipline disputes.