Pennsylvania State University has agreed to pay $703,742 in back wages and interest to resolve allegations of gender pay discrimination affecting 65 female employees. A review by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found that since at least July 2020, the university had paid these women less than their male counterparts in various positions, including facilities operations, maintenance, and faculty roles in engineering and communications. The university will enter into a conciliation agreement and is required to ensure its compensation practices are free from discrimination going forward. Although Penn State described the identified pay discrepancies as 'unintentional,' they have committed to thorough audits to prevent further violations. The settlement does not include an admission of wrongdoing, and payouts to affected employees will range from $2,432 to $47,241. This case underscores the necessity for federal contractors to uphold equal employment opportunities as mandated by Executive Order 11246.