In a shocking revelation, new evidence has emerged in the plagiarism scandal involving Neri Oxman, wife of billionaire investor Bill Ackman. In a recent report by Business Insider, it was revealed that Oxman's PhD thesis contained an astonishing 28 additional instances of plagiarism, 15 of which were found to be direct lifts from Wikipedia without proper citation. This follows the initial discovery of four instances of plagiarism in Oxman's work, causing a growing scandal that has further tarnished the couple's reputation.
The instances of plagiarism found in Oxman's dissertation are both surprising and alarming. They include failures to use quotation marks around direct quotes from scientific articles written by Israeli scientists and a book on trees written by a German academic. Furthermore, one instance lacked any inline citation, showing a blatant disregard for proper academic integrity.
Comparisons can be drawn between Oxman's plagiarism scandal and that of former Harvard President Claudine Gay. While the number of instances may differ, the style of plagiarism is remarkably similar. Both individuals were accused of failing to use quotation marks and properly cite their sources, undermining the credibility of their academic work.
While Oxman did publicly apologize for her actions and promised to rectify any errors, her husband, Bill Ackman, initially supported her by hailing her 'graciousness.' However, in response to the recent discoveries, Ackman tweeted his disappointment and made a shocking announcement. He vowed to meticulously scrutinize the work of every scholar at MIT and even called for resignations of members of the MIT board, as well as the university president.
This breaking news is escalating the plagiarism scandal beyond the realm of academia, as it now involves a prominent figure in the financial world. The ramifications of these findings could extend beyond Oxman's academic career and may have far-reaching consequences for both her and Ackman's professional reputations.
As the story continues to evolve, it is clear that there is much more to unravel. It remains to be seen how MIT and its leadership will respond to Ackman's demands and whether further action will be taken against Oxman. Stay tuned for more developments on this front as this scandal takes an unexpected twist that continues to captivate public attention.
