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October 13, 2026
Cornell University Bans Fraternity Parties Amid Ongoing Sexual Assault Investigation
- Cornell University has banned all fraternity parties for the remainder of the academic year following a lawsuit alleging gang rape by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
- University President Michael I. Kotlikoff acknowledged the need to address a 'deeply disturbing' culture of drug and alcohol abuse and sexual violence on campus.
- Cornell is enhancing support for survivors by increasing staffing in the Office of Civil Rights and collaborating with New York State Police for independent investigations of sexual assault allegations.
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- Cornell Suspends Fraternity Parties in Wake of Rape AllegationsOct 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM · WSJ
- Cornell bans frat parties and adds sexual assault investigators after gang rape allegationsOct 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM · Independent
- Cornell bans fraternity parties for the rest of the year amid sexual assault probeOct 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM · NBC
- Cornell cancels fraternity parties over sexual assault caseOct 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM · BBC
- Cornell announces suspension of all frat parties amid Jane Doe lawsuitOct 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM · The Hill
- Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus cultureOct 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM · NPR