University of Pennsylvania President, Board Chair Resign After Calls for Firing

Elizabeth Magill and Scott Bok have stepped down, according to the university.

Elizabeth Magill, president of the University of Pennsylvania, testifies before the House Education and Workforce Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on Dec. 5, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Elizabeth Magill has stepped down as president of the University of Pennsylvania, the university announced on Dec. 9.

“[She] has voluntarily tendered her resignation,” the school stated.