This study examines the ravages of corruption on the university performance and excellence as well as on the society as a whole. Based on sociocriticism, specifically new historicism, the study raises issues of unethical practices such as favoritism in the admission process that have been understudied. It equally questions this practice which breaks down families and demeans the university. The study has found that using corruption to achieve one’s objective is detrimental to interfamily harmony. It has also been found that laying emphasis on excellence is always rewarding.
Keywords : Corruption, destiny, ethics, injustice, university
