Cornell Investigation
Demonstrators march from the Washington Monument to the White House during a "Stop Sexual Violence" protest in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged he never followed up on a student’s report of being gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. The admission came Wednesday as faculty began to debate a no-confidence resolution in his administration and the university faces mounting scrutiny of its handling of sexual misconduct allegations. Faculty members say the case reflects broader concerns about institutional accountability, retaliation against those who report misconduct and the independence of campus police investigations. Kotlikoff has announced new restrictions on fraternity parties and expanded involvement by state police.
