Will Penn’s interim president bring any change or just be more of the same?
Christopher Tremoglie
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The University of Pennsylvania named its interim president earlier this week after the school was mired in controversy regarding the congressional testimony of former President Liz Magill. The Ivy League school announced that Dr. J. Larry Jameson will serve as interim president, effective immediately, according to an email sent out by Penn.
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“We have all been hurting through this time, and Dr. Jameson’s appointment is a key step forward towards healing,” the email said. Also included was a message from Jameson that was a bit vague and didn’t provide any details about the school’s direction.
“I accept this responsibility clear-eyed about the challenges facing our University. Like you, I love Penn,” Jameson’s message said. “With respect for one another, support for one another, and adaption to our changing world, Penn can truly lead in this moment, and emerge better and stronger than before.”
Jameson’s message overall was upbeat, positive, and optimistic. However, slight hints of his ideological leanings raised red flags. A further look at his words suggests that nothing is really going to change in the long term. The left-wing ideological dominance, including such tenets as diversity, equity, and inclusion, is openly embraced by Jameson. Simply put, it doesn’t seem like much is going to change. The cultural rot known as DEI isn’t going anywhere.
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The “adaption to our changing world” part of the message should raise concerns. On the surface, it sounds inspiring and benevolent. However, in the past, such phrases have traditionally been left-wing doublespeak for implementing various kinds of diversity and inclusion initiatives to “adapt” to the “changing world.” Call me a pessimist, but I don’t think this refers to technological advancements.
Typically, any mention of a “changing world” usually means sociopolitical and cultural changes inspired by left-wing ideological thought. And, as a Penn graduate from 2020, I would be shocked if all of this “adapting” results in any meaningful change or shift from the toxic left-wing orthodoxy that Penn has embraced for decades.