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UPenn Bans Trans Women in Sports, Unlocks $175M Funding

7/4/2025

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The University of Pennsylvania has made a controversial decision to ban transgender women from women's sports, a move that restores records for female athletes impacted by Lia Thomas' participation. This shift, driven by compliance with Title IX and influenced by the Trump administration, has unlocked $175 million in federal funding that was previously withheld.

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The University of Pennsylvania has made a controversial decision to ban transgender women from women's sports, a move that restores records for female athletes impacted by Lia Thomas' participation. This shift, driven by compliance with Title IX and influenced by the Trump administration, has unlocked $175 million in federal funding that was previously withheld.