The Pushkin Prizes: Honoring Academic Deceit

This chapter humorously critiques the lack of recognition for college administrators compared to artists and entertainers, introducing the Pushkin Prizes to honor academic dishonesty. It highlights the outrageous fabrications of congressman George Santos and questions the integrity of Columbia University's rising ranking. Through an engaging narrative, the speaker investigates discrepancies in reported data, raising concerns about the validity of U.S. News statistics and the impact on educational quality.