Cornell University says it will not expel student Austin Franco, who allegedly declined a job interview by writing 'Not interested in working for a Jew,' despite condemning his statements. The university president said the institution is committed to protecting free speech even when it comes to inflammatory remarks, according to reports.
Cornell University has announced that it will not expel student Austin Franco, who allegedly rejected a job interview by writing 'Not interested in working for a Jew,' despite condemning his statements. The university president stated that the institution is committed to protecting free speech, even when it comes to inflammatory remarks.
The Zioneer previously reported that Franco was under investigation by Cornell (June 17) and that a fundraising campaign in his support had raised over $20,000 (June 18). The university's decision not to expel Franco has drawn attention to the balance between free speech and combating antisemitism on campus.
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