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My MBA Career: A Look into the Review of Professors for Plagiarism at MIT
Last Updated on January 6, 2024 by Robert C. Hoopes
Prominent Investor Calls for Review of MIT Professors’ Work Amid Plagiarism Allegations
Bill Ackman, a highly influential investor, has escalated his efforts to uncover plagiarism by pledging to review the work of all Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professors. This move comes in light of accusations made against his wife, Neri Oxman, a tenured MIT professor.
While MIT has yet to comment on the allegations targeting Oxman, a university representative expressed dedication to their crucial work. Ackman is no stranger to such activism, having previously led a campaign demanding the resignation of Harvard’s former president, Claudine Gay, amidst allegations of plagiarism. Eventually, Gay stepped down following weeks of intense criticism.
In a social media post, Ackman outlined his intentions of saving news organizations from the burden of conducting plagiarism reviews by initiating a comprehensive evaluation of the work of all current MIT faculty members, university officers, and board members. Requests for comment sent to a representative for Ackman have so far gone unanswered.
The call for resignations, which involved not only Gay but also University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill and MIT’s Sally Kornbluth, was triggered following their testimonies on handling antisemitism on campus. Magill resigned subsequent to her testimony, although no plagiarism accusations were leveled against her.
On the other hand, Kornbluth continues to hold her position at MIT and has recently announced plans for advancement within the institution. These plans include improvements in student disciplinary processes, as well as initiatives focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Bill Ackman’s dedication to uncovering plagiarism and ensuring integrity within academic institutions is certainly capturing attention. As his review of MIT professors looms, stakeholders eagerly await further developments in this ongoing controversy. Stay tuned for more updates on the My MBA Career site.
