Ghent Lets Arday's US Accuser Resume Some Work

Cofnas moved to Ghent after Cambridge's Emmanuel College severed its association with him, following student complaints about blog posts arguing that in a meritocracy "blacks would disappear from almost all high-profile positions outside of sports and entertainment." Cofnas says he is not a racist and remains in a legal dispute with the college.

Arday, 41, once celebrated as Cambridge's youngest black professor, was found dead in London days after resigning his post. He had denied plagiarizing but acknowledged making mistakes.

Thousands attended a vigil for Arday at London's Trafalgar Square, where some high-profile speakers criticized the media coverage of him before his death.

An inquest into Arday's death opened.

Cofnas posted on X that his suspension period was over, thanking White for taking an active interest in his case.

Ghent issued its statement allowing him back to limited duties, and confirmed by email that "Ghent University confirms that it has been in contact with the US Ambassador."