Penn Refuses to Disclose Jewish Faculty, Student Names

"Penn has worked diligently to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish life on campus. We have cooperated extensively with the EEOC, providing over 100 documents, totaling nearly 900 pages; however, we have not turned over to the government lists of Jewish employees, Jewish student employees and those associated with Jewish organizations, or their personal contact information. Violating their privacy and trust is antithetical to ensuring Penn's Jewish community feels protected and safe, a Penn spokesperson said."

"In July, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a subpoena to Penn that requested heaps of information, including the full names and position titles of employees who made complaints of antisemitism or discrimination based on their Jewish religion, faith or identity. In response, Penn turned over some information about such complaints, but kept identifying information confidential unless the person gave consent to"

The Trump administration asked a Pennsylvania court to compel the University of Pennsylvania to provide names and contact information for some Jewish students and employees. Penn cooperated with the EEOC by producing over 100 documents but declined to supply identifying lists without individual consent, citing privacy and community safety. Students, faculty, alumni and on-campus Jewish groups rallied behind Penn's decision and circulated petitions supporting the stance. Penn Hillel and MEOR Penn backed efforts to address antisemitism while warning that compelled cataloguing of Jews echoes historical dangers. The EEOC subpoena requested complainants' full names and position titles.

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