Nation Nov 06 Cornell faculty vote 'no confidence' in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Nation Oct 14 Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been… By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Nation Oct 13 Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports The university also plans to work with New York State Police to allow independent criminal investigators to investigate sexual misconduct allegations and add a case manager to help those who report sexual misconduct navigate the university’s procedures. By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Nation Oct 07 Watch 6:45 What the Cornell case reveals about how sexual assault allegations are handled Anger and backlash are building at Cornell University this week over the way the school handled an alleged gang rape in 2024. The case has renewed questions about how sexual assault allegations are investigated on college campuses and by law… By Geoff Bennett, Molly Mazilu, Genesis Magpayo
Nation Oct 06 Cornell brings in former DOJ official Sally Yates to review handling of sex assault claims The review will cover how the university investigates sexual assault and harassment, student support, the disciplinary process, and oversight of student organizations. By Associated Press
Sep 29 Watch 5:55 New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University By Amna Nawaz, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte An investigation into an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University has been reopened after the woman who reported the assault sued the school and others. At the time, no criminal charges were filed, though Cornell said it investigated… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch University Campuses Face Security Challenges Monday's deadly shootings at Virginia Tech University have sparked concern over security at many colleges and universities around the country. Three education officials discuss the challenges of keeping students safe at often sprawling campuses. Continue watching