Cornell faculty question president over handling of fraternity assault report as no-confidence debate nears

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize the president's admission of not following up; alternative sources focus on the faculty meeting, scheduling of the no-confidence vote, and faculty frustration.

Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff faced faculty criticism over his administration's handling of a woman's report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. Faculty are weighing a no-confidence resolution in his administration. The left-leaning report says he admitted he never followed up on the allegation, a day before the Faculty Senate was to begin debating the resolution. Alternative outlets say the vote was delayed to Oct. 28, with extended question time for Kotlikoff, and describe faculty at a Wednesday meeting as angry and frustrated.

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Left HHuffPostCornell President Admits He Never Followed Up On Gang Rape Allegation Ahead Of No-Confidence Debate

Highlights Kotlikoff's admission that he never followed up on the allegation, framed around the approaching no-confidence debate.

Alternative · 2 sources NNewsNationCornell delays no-confidence vote to Oct. 28

• APAPCornell president pressed by faculty frustrated by his handling of fraternity rape allegations

Covers the faculty meeting, faculty frustration, and logistics of the delayed no-confidence vote, including extended questions for the president.

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