A big part of a university president's job is fundraising. That might be why Harvard's got to stay and Penn's had to go.

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 17:30

Fundraising is an important part of a university president's responsibilities.
Penn president Liz Magill stepped down after several big donors pulled or threatened to pull funding.
Harvard's president, Claudine Gay, will remain in her role, despite also facing backlash.

Penn President Liz Magill's resignation, following months of criticism and a botched congressional testimony, rocked academia.