Liz Magill, president of the University of Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Magill, president of University of Pennsylvania, testifies before Congress.
  • Penn's president has resigned after backlash over her congressional testimony on antisemitism.
  • Elizabeth Magill faced calls to resign from donors and the board of Wharton, Penn's business school.
  • Magill has been president of Penn since mid-2022.

Elizabeth Magill, the president of the University of Pennsylvania, is stepping down following months of rising tensions on campus and among alumni. Her resignation is effective immediately, according to an email sent to the Penn community today.