University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill and Board of Trustees Chair Scott Bok have both resigned following Magill's controversial comments on antisemitism during a congressional hearing. Magill's resignation came after she failed to give a clear answer to New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's question about whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated the university's code of conduct. The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees reportedly told Magill that if she couldn't effectively function in her role, she should resign. While the board did not explicitly call for her resignation, they urged her to think "long and hard" about her ability to lead. Following the resignation of both Magill and Bok, Julie Platt, the vice chair of the board of trustees, has been named interim chair. Platt will serve until a successor is appointed. The board's Nominating Committee will begin an expedited process to recommend the next chair to the Executive Committee. Magill will stay on until an interim president is appointed. In a statement, Magill expressed her privilege to have served as president and her dedication to advancing the university's missions. Elise Stefanik applauded Magill's resignation, calling it the beginning of addressing the "pervasive rot of antisemitism" in higher education institutions. She urged other universities, including Harvard and MIT, to do the "right thing." Donors, alumni, and members of the Jewish community had pressured Magill to resign following her comments. The University of Pennsylvania board held an emergency meeting, during which they asked Magill to consider her ability to function effectively. Magill was one of three college presidents who testified at the congressional hearing on antisemitism. Her exchange with Stefanik regarding the university's code of conduct sparked backlash and protests. Donors, including Ross Stevens and Jon Huntsman, had called for Magill's resignation, threatening to withdraw financial support. Magill, a legal scholar, had previously served as provost at the University of Virginia and dean at Stanford Law School. She is a native of Fargo, North Dakota, and has an extensive background in academia and law.