Penn president Liz Magill, Board Chair Scott Bok resign amid firestorm over House testimony

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Liz Magill resigned on Saturday as president of the University of Pennsylvania amid scathing criticism over her performance at a House hearing earlier this week. University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listen during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington. "The world should know that Liz Magill is a very good person and a talented leader who was beloved by her team. University Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Bok full resignation statement:"Today I submitted my resignation as Chair of the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The world should know that Liz Magill is a very good person and a talented leader who was beloved by her team.