An investigation conducted by journalists Luke Rosiak and Chris Rufo has raised serious questions about the academic integrity of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, alleging that her academic work may contain instances of plagiarism according to Michigan State University's policy. This inquiry, detailed in reports by City Journal and further discussed on Twitter, scrutinizes Cook's tenure as an economist and her role as a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activist. The allegations suggest that Cook, who has been a prominent figure on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, may have compromised her academic credentials. The investigation utilized plagiarism detection tools provided by TurnItIn, similar to those used by Michigan State University, where Cook's academic work was originally submitted. The findings have sparked a broader discussion about the implications of such allegations for someone in a high-profile position controlling significant aspects of the U.S. economy.