Cornell halts fraternity parties after 2024 gang rape allegation
What's next: Faculty senators are set to debate a no-confidence measure as the university expands Title IX support for survivors.
Cornell University barred fraternity-house parties for the rest of the academic year after renewed backlash over its handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault. The move came after a woman identified as Jane Doe sued last month, alleging she was drugged and raped by several men at a fraternity party and later left the university. President Michael Kotlikoff apologized in a message to the campus community and said students who violate the party ban will be suspended. Cornell also pledged to add staff to help people report sexual misconduct and navigate support under Title IX. The Faculty Senate was due to debate whether campus leaders can effectively respond to the crisis, with a no-confidence vote under discussion.