The University of Pennsylvania has capitulated to the Trump administration’s Department of Education by agreeing to resolve alleged Title IX violations concerning trans-identifying former swimmer Lia Thomas.
The Department of Education announced Tuesday that Penn will adopt strict biological definitions for male and female competitors under White House guidelines.
The school will ban so-called transgender athletes from women’s competitions and completely erase Thomas from institutional record books.
Female swimmers who were impacted by Thomas’ participation in women’s NCAA competitions will receive personal apologies from Penn.
The university will retroactively award records and titles to these athletes who were previously displaced.
The Ivy League institution’s surrender follows the Trump administration’s suspension of $175 million in federal funding to Penn.
This substantial financial penalty included money earmarked through the Defense Department and Department of Health and Human Services.
University of Pennsylvania president J. Larry Jameson issued a statement acknowledging the resolution.
“Penn remains committed to fostering a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and open to all students, faculty, and staff,” Jameson said.
“I share this commitment, just as I remain dedicated to preserving and advancing the University’s vital and enduring mission.”
Jameson explained the university’s position regarding the federal investigation.
“We have