Academic integrity extends beyond Penn State.

• Students want a level playing field so that they have a fair opportunity to do as well as their peers.
• Research shows that dishonesty in college carries over to workplace dishonesty (see Mulisa & Ebessa, 2021).
• Employers recognize that "integrity in the workplace affects decision-making, interactions with colleagues, and dealings with customers and clients". (Indeed)
• Penn State students who are unprepared for their jobs tarnish the reputation of the University and make it harder for other students to get jobs.
• In a world flooded with generative technologies, authenticity and advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities can set you apart.
• Grad schools, law schools, med schools, business schools, and other advanced degree programs want people who can succeed with integrity and without needing to use technological tools as a crutch. 

In a world flooded with generative technologies, authenticity and advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities can set you apart.

Full citation: Mulisa, F., & Ebessa, A. D. (2021). The carryover effects of college dishonesty on the professional workplace dishonest behaviors: A systematic review. Cogent Education, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2021.1935408