The Cambridge Effect: A Cautionary Tale for Higher Education The death of Jason Arday, a 41 year old sociology professor at Cambridge University, has sent shockwaves through the academic community.
His passing highlights the darker side of academia's obsession with prestige and diversity metrics. In recent weeks, Arday had been embroiled in a plagiarism scandal that received widespread media attention.
While questions about his academic integrity are legitimate, the manner in which he was treated by some sections of the press raises serious concerns about racism.