Ivy League student investigated after alleged antisemitic internship rejection: 'Not working for a Jew'
Cornell University has launched an investigation into student Austin Franco after he allegedly rejected a summer internship with the Jewish‑owned startup VryfID, stating he was "not interested in working for a Jew." The company's co‑founders posted a screenshot of the exchange, which they said was sent through the Handshake job platform. The incident has heightened discussion about antisemitic attitudes on college campuses.
- ▪Cornell University opened an investigation after a student reportedly declined an internship with VryfID, citing the founders' Jewish background.
- ▪VryfID co‑founders Gabe and Aiden Einhorn shared a screenshot showing Franco’s message that read, "Not interested in working for a Jew."
- ▪Franco later claimed he only learned the founders were Jewish after applying and was explaining his lack of interest.
- ▪The case has sparked broader conversation about rising antisemitism and discrimination in higher‑education settings.
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Antisemitism Exposed Ivy League student investigated after alleged antisemitic internship rejection: 'Not working for a Jew' Austin Franco applied for a summer role at VryfID through Handshake before sending the message, co-founders say By Adam Sabes , CB Cotton Fox News Published June 15, 2026 4:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Cornell student's antisemitic message for Jewish-owned startup sparks outrage Cornell University student Austin Franco faces investigation after rejecting an internship from Jewish-owned startup VryfID, allegedly stating he's 'not interested in working for a Jew.' The 'Outnumbered' panel discusses the 'shocking' display of antisemitism.
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