Cornell President Faces No Confidence Vote Over Fraternity Rape Allegations
Sourced from 4 publications
- •Cornell's faculty is debating a no-confidence vote against President Michael I. Kotlikoff over handling of a gang rape allegation.
- •The university has temporarily banned fraternity parties and events as part of a broader review of fraternity culture.
- •Kotlikoff admitted he knew of the allegations in 2024 but failed to follow up on the case.
- •The allegations have led to heightened focus on Title IX's role in university sexual assault proceedings.
- •Similar issues are being scrutinized at other elite universities, including the University of Chicago.
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