Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims found dead
A British sociologist who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following weeks of public accusations of plagiarism and media scrutiny was found dead Friday.
Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor at 37, has been found dead at 41 in a home in Battersea, London. The university is investigating the circumstances of his death, which is being treated as unexpected but not suspicious. Arday resigned after facing intense media scrutiny over allegations of plagiarism in his academic work and questions about his athletic and fundraising achievements.
He had already released his memoir, "Great and Unfortunate Things," which was set to be published despite doubts about his credibility. The family of the 37-year-old man described him as a gentle person who always wanted to see the best in others. Arday had been targeted by a campaign of misinformation and abuse, but he denied the plagiarism claims.
His appointment at Cambridge was highlighted as a success story of overcoming dyslexia, developmental delays, and autism. The university will run a review of its hiring processes in light of this incident.
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