The FBI admitted that it has knowledge of the case, but would not comment further.
The university confirmed that an investigation is underway.
PHILADELPHIA, Penn.--The University of Pennsylvania may earmark $5 million for the recruitment and retention of minority faculty and students, reported The Daily Pennsylvanian last week.
The proposal drawn by university President Judith Rodin also includes a fundraising effort--in the neighborhood of $20 million--for programs important to diversity, and an additional $250,000 to fund research on the educational benefits of diversity on a college campus.
The new plans do not set any hiring quotas.
Reaction to the proposals have been lukewarm, with many encouraging Rodin to iron out some wrinkles before moving forward.