American biomedical researcher and veterinarian; president of Cornell University since March 2025
The Cornell incident has intensified tensions on campus after a debate on Israel and Palestine. President Michael Kotlikoff says he was harassed and that his car was surrounded; students deny causing damage. Cornell says video shows harassment and an investigation is under way.
A 19-year-old Cornell applicant has faced widespread condemnation after writing, “Not interested in working for a Jew,” in a Handshake submission to VryfID. The incident has triggered a university bias probe, drawn responses from the startup involved, and sparked discussions about antisemitism in hiring.