Latest "Honor Code" stories

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets march in formation during the pass and review portion of the Founder’s Day Parade at Stillman Field in Colorado Spring, Colo., April 1, 2022. (Joshua Armstrong/Air Force)

Air Force Academy expels 22 cadets for 2020 cheating scandal

About 250 cadets were suspected of plagiarism and other academic misconduct.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Academy basic cadets participate in the first phase of basic cadet training with marching drills on July 8, 2020, on the Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado.

Cheating scandal during COVID lockdown ensnares 249 Air Force Academy cadets

The alleged cheating scandal unfolded after the academy swiftly sent three-quarters of its student body home as the coronavirus pandemic unfolded.

By Stephen Losey

22 months ago

Air Force Academy investigates cheating, misconduct allegations

Academy officials are looking into the behavior of lacrosse team members, as well as allegations that first-year cadets cheated on a test of basic Air Force knowledge.

5 years ago

Despite honor code concerns, Air Force ROTC stays at BYU

An Air Force ROTC detachment at Brigham Young University appears to be staying, despite concerns about the non-Mormon commander reluctance to sign BYU’s honor code.

5 years ago

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