Jason Arday, Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, is found dead

Arday was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023. He was found unresponsive Friday at a home in southwest London.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 11:50 AM ET · First coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET · Latest coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET

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