University and Colombia University school of journalism. Also we have jennifer levitz, she graduated from Layola University maryland, their review of unacceptable, the authors readable expose, capable examination of ambition, money and Higher Education. Phasepace account of the massive College Admissions scam, offers indepth look at the families who were willing to break the law and ignore Ethical Principles to provide Higher Education to their children. Well researched and detailed picture of crime emerging in American Culture corrupted by wealth and celebrity. My pleasure to have them here tonight to talk about the book with us, with that i will pass things off to emily. Terrific, we are thrilled to be here with you talking tonight about captivating book. Lets start with the scam. Melissa, why dont you start us off . How did what prosecutors call operation varsity blues work . Yes, it was a really complex scheme and thats one of the things thats amazing about it, how many parts there
Melissa korn, shes a reporter for the wall street journal and previously she wrote for dow jones newswire. Shes a graduate of Cornell University and Columbia University graduate school of journalism. Also we have jennifer levitz, jennifer is National Reporter for the wall street journal and previously she wrote the Providence Journal and has been a member of two Pulitzer Prize finalist teamswhen she graduated from wyoming university maryland. In their review of unacceptable, curtis wrote the authors highly readable exposc goes well beyond tabloid level. A capable examination of the seamy intersection of ambition, money and Higher Education. And Library Journal calls it a fastpaced account of the massive College Admissions scam designed by rick singer read this indictment of contemporary American Culture offers an indepth look at families who are willing to break the law and ignore Ethical Principles to provide Higher Education for their children. A well researched detailed picture of c
We are thrilled to have our authors and conversation chief at the wall street journal and leads a team of euros across the west covering, among any one many issues with them pandemic policy and economics state and city news immigration and in her career though wall street journal and editing positions london dallas pittsburgh and featured authors melissa korn Higher Education reporter for the wall street journal. Previously will for dow jones newswire and a graduate of cornell and Columbia University graduate school of journalism. We also have Jennifer Levitz National Reporter for the wall street journal previously she wrote and has a number of two Pulitzer Prize and graduated from loyola maryland and in their review she wrote the authors highly readable expose goes well beyond the tabloid level and examination of the intersection of ambition and money and Higher Education. A fastpaced account of the massive College Admissions scam. This indictment of contemporary American Culture offe
I cant imagine losing twins. Both coming at the same time. Reporter at soccer practiced this night, friends of the Twin Brothers and the third young man killed talked about their loss. At the scene, people brought flowers, prayers for the family, and memories. Many fond memories. Karen chamberlain is the Dublin High School counselor and said she was talking with one of the twins before the holiday. Fun, loveable, very caring individual. Very close. Reporter the chp says the hyundai sedan was going south and the driver lost control for some reason. The car with five teens inside crashed into a power pole and ended up wrapped around a tree. Three were killed. The other two taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Its terrible. Pretty much your worst nightmare. This will certainly rock our community. Here is a map of where that shooting took place. It took place on durant, not far from telegraph avenue. New video tonight of a thief burglarizing a bakery in the south bay early this mor
Public speaker who has given talks on four continents. He is also advised governments both domestically and abroad and even served in president obamas education policy team. Lastly, david kirp is a contributor to the New York Times and awardwinning author of 17 books including improbable scholars, kids first, and the sandbox investment. The College Dropout scandal, the authors latest work, exposes several Shocking Facts about the Higher Education system today. Almost 40 of students leave university with no degree. Almost 60 of Community College students drop out without an associates or transferring within three years. The author especially highlights students of color, those from poor families and those who are the first generation to attend college as these Group Situation is particularly dire. In order to solve this crisis the author proposes several solutions and in particular he emphasizes the necessity of making students feel like they belong and giving them the essential persona