Corruption in Higher Education

Old Problems and New Challenges

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  • Elena Denisova-Schmidt University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Abstract

Corruption in higher education threatens academic integrity and public trust in universities worldwide. Issues like bribery, plagiarism, and AI-assisted cheating are exacerbated by financial pressures and political influences. Addressing this crisis requires governance reforms, ethical awareness, and global collaboration to preserve education’s core mission and prevent further erosion of academic standards.

Author Biography

Elena Denisova-Schmidt, University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Elena Denisova-Schmidt is associate professor at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, and research fellow at the Center for International Higher Education, Boston College, United States. E-mail: elena.denisova-schmidt@unisg.ch.

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Published

2025-08-05

How to Cite

Denisova-Schmidt, E. (2025). Corruption in Higher Education: Old Problems and New Challenges. International Higher Education, (123), 57–58. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/20269

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No. 123 (2025): Summer Issue

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