Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case

Cornell University has suspended all fraternity parties for the 2026-27 academic year and will involve the New York State Police in investigating sex crimes on campus. The actions follow allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024, revealed through a civil lawsuit filed by a former student. President Michael I Kotlikoff announced a zero-tolerance policy and the transfer of investigative authority to independent, trauma-informed investigators, along with plans to strengthen the university's response to sexual misconduct.