The Brazilian writer Augusto Cury, known for his self-help books, presented himself as a graduate professor during the electoral campaign, but was denied by a university. The higher education institution denied that he had any affiliation as a graduate professor.
The author's press office did not provide any clarification on the situation at the time. Cury is a recognized figure in Brazil, with several books published in the area of personal development and psychology.
The episode occurred during the electoral campaign period, which drew even more attention to the controversy. The dissemination of information about the false academic title generated repercussions in the Brazilian media.
