CASPER, Wyo — The University of Wyoming College of Business is among the hosts of a a virtual presentation detailing, “Operation Varsity Blues,” the now infamous college admissions scandal that erupted in 2019.
A UW release Tuesday summarized the scandal, “one of the largest white-collar crime prosecutions in U.S. history,” as follows:
“In March of 2019, federal prosecutors charged 50 wealthy celebrities, business moguls and other powerful parents—as well as various coaches, administrators and facilitators—with participating in a scheme to bribe and cheat their children’s way into certain elite colleges across the United States.
“All used the services of Rick Singer, a well-known college counselor who profited from his network of corrupt test-takers and proctors, coaches and admissions personnel.”
Full House actress Lori Loughlin was among those charged.
The virtual program is from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. Registration for the event is available here.
Presenters will include Eric Rosen, the lead prosecutor in the case, and Shelley Dodd, UW director of admissions.
“The panelists will discuss ramifications of the admissions scandal in higher education and fraud prevention, along with general ethics concepts in the admissions field,” UW said.
Read the full release here.
