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University President Cleared of Plagiarism Amid Controversy

12/13/2025

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The University of Maryland announced that University President Darryll J. Pines was cleared of plagiarism after a year-long review by the law firm Ropes & Gray, which found no misconduct.
The allegations were first reported by The Daily Wire and surfaced amid broader scrutiny of Black academics in higher education.
University officials expressed confidence in Pines's leadership and affirmed their support following the investigation's conclusion.

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The University of Maryland announced that University President Darryll J. Pines was cleared of plagiarism after a year-long review by the law firm Ropes & Gray, which found no misconduct.
The allegations were first reported by The Daily Wire and surfaced amid broader scrutiny of Black academics in higher education.
University officials expressed confidence in Pines's leadership and affirmed their support following the investigation's conclusion.