Recently, we reported on an investigation published by The Daily Wire on October 6, 2025, titled: “Another College President Plagiarized Her Dissertation. That’s Just The Tip Of The Iceberg.”
The publication’s investigation surrounded President of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Heidi M. Anderson, and allegations that she “plagiarized extensively in her doctoral dissertation.”
Representatives of Dr. Anderson contacted RRP, stating that contrary to the reports ‘implication, Dr. Anderson has never admitted to plagiarism; rather, she explicitly denied such allegations. Her doctoral advisor, Professor Emeritus of Purdue University, has publicly confirmed that no academic misconduct occurred, noting that Dr. Anderson’s dissertation complied with the APA citation standards in effect at that time (1980–1984).”
Representatives added that “the allegation by a disgruntled former employee that Dr. Anderson plagiarized her doctoral dissertation is incorrect.”
According to the Daily Wire, at the time of their report, Anderson did not respond to the allegations but did make a public statement following the allegations made by the Daily Wire.
In light of the new information provided by representatives of Anderson, namely that “her doctoral advisor, Professor Emeritus of Purdue University, has publicly confirmed that no academic misconduct occurred, noting that Dr. Anderson’s dissertation complied with the APA citation standards in effect at that time (1980–1984)”, we have retracted the story and apologize to Dr. Anderson for any harm, distress, or reputational damage caused.
