Star professor’s death leaves Cambridge exposed to hard questions on race and hiring

Star professor’s death leaves Cambridge exposed to hard questions on race and hiring

Questions about Jason Arday’s career are unlikely to end with his death because they were as much about the prestigious university as they were about him.

Aug 15, 2026

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

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.

Aug 15, 2026