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flag In 2025, Penn faced a $175M federal funding freeze over transgender athlete policies, resolved in July with compliance measures.

flag In 2025, the University of Pennsylvania faced federal scrutiny over transgender athlete policies, leading to a $175 million funding freeze tied to Title IX, which was resolved in July after Penn agreed to compliance measures, including public affirmations of policy adherence. flag The university also dealt with a 15% NIH funding cut, prompting hiring freezes, staff reductions, and Ph.D. enrollment cuts. flag Amid leadership changes and unionization efforts, Penn rejected the White House’s Compact for Academic Excellence and rebranded DEI initiatives. flag Alumni included Elon Musk, appointed to lead a federal efficiency department, and Luigi Mangione, charged in the CEO murder case, while Charlie Javice was sentenced for fraud.

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