UPenn Under Investigation: Foreign Donations and Federal Compliance

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the University of Pennsylvania over foreign donations, accusing the prestigious institution of making inaccurate and late disclosures about financial contributions from abroad.

The inquiry is part of a broader crackdown during the Trump administration targeting various issues at top U.S. universities, including policies on transgender athletes, for which UPenn faced a suspension of $175 million in federal funding.

The Education Department has demanded the university's financial records dating back to 2017 and details of partnerships with foreign governments, as the institution faces ongoing scrutiny over its compliance with federal regulations.

(With inputs from agencies.)