Cornell Greek life should end if found unsafe, school president says
Summary
Cornell University’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, said Greek life should end if fraternities cannot be proven to be safe. This comes after a lawsuit alleged a student was assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024, leading to suspended fraternity parties and an ongoing investigation into the university’s handling of sexual misconduct.Key Facts
- Cornell’s president said fraternities must have safe environments or they should be permanently closed.
- The statement came during a Faculty Senate meeting where a no-confidence vote on the school’s administration is expected.
- The meeting was held after a civil lawsuit claimed a student was drugged and sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024.
- No charges have been filed against the accused, and some have denied the allegations.
- Fraternity parties at Cornell are suspended for the rest of the school year during an independent investigation led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.
- The Faculty Senate resolution questions the administration’s ability to handle sexual assault issues effectively.
- Faculty members criticized the university president for delays in responding publicly and for not taking full responsibility.
- Social life at Cornell has shifted heavily to fraternity houses since other social venues closed after COVID-19.
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