05/19/20 - “Money” Monica

In 2018, The University of Michigan was rocked by a national scandal when it came to light that one of their star Major Gift Officers, Monica Philipp, was harassing and extorting wealthy alums in exchange for multi-million dollar donations. In this revealing profile, The New York Times takes a deep-dive into the making of Ms. Philipp, from her childhood, to her rise as a key fundraiser, and to her eventual federal prosecution.