The University of Pennsylvania has reached a voluntary agreement with the U.S. Education Department, settling a high-profile case concerning transgender athletes. The agreement involved updating the university's swimming records. This decision resolves a dispute centered around Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer who last competed for Penn in 2022. The Education Department's involvement highlights the ongoing debate and legal considerations surrounding transgender athletes' participation in sports. The terms of the agreement and the specific record updates were not immediately disclosed, but the settlement signals a resolution to the contentious issue at UPenn.