Cornell Bans Frat Parties After Gang Rape Allegations
#CornellUniversity #SexualAssaultCornell University banned fraternity parties for the academic year and added state police to investigate campus sexual assault, responding to a 2024 gang rape lawsuit. Faculty consider a no-confidence vote amid eroded trust and protests over the administration's handling. read more
Cornell Taps Sally Yates to Lead Rape Case Review
#CornellUniversity #SexualAssaultCornell University appointed former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to independently review its handling of a former student's 2024 gang rape allegations. The lawsuit and campus protests prompted a state criminal investigation and renewed national debate over campus sexual assault. read more
Cornell student faces no action for anti-Jewish remark
#CornellUniversity #AntisemitismCornell student Austin Franco, who said he’s "not interested in working for a Jew," claims no disciplinary action was taken. He argues his remarks weren’t hateful, while the university investigated under civil rights policy. read more
Cornell student faces no discipline for antisemitic remark
#CornellUniversity #AntisemitismCornell student Austin Franco, who went viral for refusing to work for a Jew, claims he remains enrolled with no disciplinary action. He argues his remark wasn’t hateful, though the university investigated it as possible antisemitism. read more
Lawsuit filed to halt deportation of UK-Gambian Cornell PhD student
#CornellUniversity #DeportationThreatsCornell University student, Momodou Taal, sued the Trump administration over anti-Palestinian protests. Days later, DHS requested surrender for potential deportation. Taal fears arrest for his activism. Lawsuit claims silencing of protected speech. Pro-Palestinian voices facing targeted actions. read more
Cornell Greek Fraternity Suspended Amid Alleged Sexual Assault Investigation
#CornellUniversity #SexualAssaultCornell University in New York suspended a fraternity due to a reported sexual assault and drug coercion incident. This comes after previous issues with hazing and a student's death at a fraternity party. Support for sexual abuse victims is available. read more