Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has reportedly been found dead after resigning abruptly amid allegations of plagiarism and résumé fabrication. The case has drawn attention to academic standards, recruitment scrutiny and the handling of misconduct allegations at prominent universities.

Fox News described Arday as a diversity, equity and inclusion professor whose departure followed claims of widespread plagiarism and false credentials. The supplied article text does not state the cause of death, when or where he was found, or whether authorities have linked his death to the scandal.