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Bribery scandal

commercialisation of the education system

One year after the college admissions bribery scandal, universities try to win back the public’s trust

In March 2019, federal investigators in the United States announced that they were bringing fraud and bribery charges against some wealthy parents for securing their children’s acceptance to some of the nation’s top universities via illegal means. This investigation became known as “Operation Varsity Blues.” In some instances,
Zachary Frye May 16, 2020

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