US threatens Belgian university's suspension over exposed Arday fraud
The U.S. government is pursuing leverage against a university in Belgium after that institution suspended the American academic responsible for exposing deceased Cambridge scholar Jason Arday.
TL;DR
- The U.S. government is applying pressure on Ghent University.
- Ghent University suspended American academic Nathan Cofnas.
- Cofnas exposed academic dishonesty by the deceased Cambridge scholar Jason Arday.
- U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticized Ghent University's actions.
- White stated the U.S. avoids partnering with institutions that punish journalism and academic honesty.