
Cornell University Faces Reckoning Over Handling of Fraternity Rape Allegations
President Michael Kotlikoff admits the school 'must do better' after a civil lawsuit exposes systemic failures in campus safety and investigations.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Front page updated October 4, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Editorial
A harrowing assault at a fraternity house exposes the rot within elite academia, where institutional reputation is valued more than student safety and justice.

President Michael Kotlikoff admits the school 'must do better' after a civil lawsuit exposes systemic failures in campus safety and investigations.

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