Category: Arday, Jason (1985- )

Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.
Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.
Cambridge Professor Jason Arday’s Work Challenged Ahead of Book Launch

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A knife-wielding masked man. A pig’s head outside his parents’ door. Running 30 marathons in 35 days. The Cambridge professor Jason Arday, accused of plagiarism, says he’s been through it all. Not everyone believes him.

Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring