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Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities

Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities

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College holds a mythic place in American culture, hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour. Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email: campusfilespod@gmail.com‬. For additional stories on scandals that have rocked American institutions, check out seasons 1-3 of Gangster Capitalism in this feed: Season 1: The College Admissions Scandal Season 2: The NRA Season 3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University Campus Files is an Audacy original podcast.© Audacy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Frankly Fraud | “The $175 Million Scam”

    Frankly Fraud | “The $175 Million Scam”
    May 27 2026

    In 2022, famous young entrepreneur and founder of the student financial aid startup Frank was charged with fraud and conspiracy, facing up to a 100 years in prison. How did this wunderkind turn into an alleged con-artist, and how did America's largest bank get duped?


    For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts

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    23 mins
  • Introducing Season 1 Gangster Capitalism: The College Admissions Scandal

    Introducing Season 1 Gangster Capitalism: The College Admissions Scandal
    Apr 18 2019

    With exclusive interviews and thought-provoking discussion, Andrew Jenks examines the people involved and the larger debate around higher education in America.
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    4 mins
  • Contamination on Campus: What Did NC State Know About Poe Hall?

    Contamination on Campus: What Did NC State Know About Poe Hall?
    May 20 2026

    Poe Hall, an academic building on NC State’s campus, shut its doors abruptly. It later emerged that the building was contaminated with PCBs, a known carcinogen, and had been for decades. Faculty, staff, and former students say they raised alarms after developing cancer, only to be ignored.


    For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts

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    30 mins
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