Posted 12/7/2023, 10:20:00 PM
Penn President Faces Calls to Resign Over Ambiguous Stance on Antisemitic Speech
- University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill faces calls to resign after struggling to clearly state whether calling for genocide of Jews violates school conduct code
- Penn board chair expected to speak with Magill about possibly stepping down
- House committee launches investigation into Penn, Harvard, and MIT following hearing where presidents failed to firmly condemn antisemitic speech
- Major Penn donor threatens to rescind $100 million in shares if Magill stays on as president
- Growing number of politicians and leaders join calls for Magill's resignation over her testimony and Penn's policies regarding antisemitic harassment