Cornell University has condemned a viral statement by student Austin Franco that he was "not interested in working with Jews," expressing strong disapproval. However, the university has decided not to bar him from campus as a result of his comments [1]. The incident sparked controversy and led to Franco receiving over $11,000 in support from individuals who felt the remarks were antisemitic [3].
Franco defended his public declaration in June that he did not like working with Jews, saying it was based on personal preferences rather than a prejudiced stance. He also claimed that he faced no disciplinary action as a result of his comments [1]. Despite this condemnation and support from some quarters, Cornell University has chosen to maintain Franco's enrollment status at the university [2].