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President Jameson emphasized that the university’s decision was made after extensive consultations. Throughout the process, Penn engaged with faculty members, alumni, trustees, and other stakeholders to ensure that its response not only reflected the institution’s values of academic freedom and institutional independence but also considered the broader implications for its community.
"We wanted to make sure that our stance reflected our commitment to academic integrity and independence," Jameson explained. The decision to decline was not made lightly but is rooted in a desire to uphold the university’s mission without compromise.