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Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities

Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities

By: Audacy
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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
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  • When Fascists Were Welcome | The National Party of America at Reed College

    When Fascists Were Welcome | The National Party of America at Reed College
    Jun 24 2026

    Speech on campus is the defining issue of higher education today. Many call for a return to the past when nearly anyone was received with respect. So, this week we look back to a moment in 1965 when the National Party of America, an openly fascist and anti-semitic political party was invited to speak at Reed College in Portland Oregon.


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    For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts
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    28 mins
  • Broad Daylight: The Transylvania Book Heist

    Broad Daylight: The Transylvania Book Heist
    Jun 17 2026

    Transylvania University houses one of the most valuable rare book collections in the country. In 2004, four college students decided to steal them. In broad daylight.


    For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts
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    32 mins
  • Weather Pledges | Corruption and Hazing at the University of Tennessee

    Weather Pledges | Corruption and Hazing at the University of Tennessee
    Jun 10 2026

    "It’s the middle of a September night at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and two young men light themselves on fire. Both are later rushed to the hospital. The resulting investigation uncovers alleged hazing, and possible public corruption within the justice system.


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