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Cornell Launches Fraternity Review After Rape Allegations

October 4, 2026

Summary

Cornell University's president, Michael Kotlikoff, pledged to take a "serious look" at fraternities and improve transparency following allegations of a student being drugged and gang-raped at a Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024. Records indicate Cornell police had responded to a drug-related arrest and overdose at the same fraternity prior to the alleged rape.

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  • Cornell University to take ‘serious look’ at fraternities after rape allegations

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  • Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
  • Cornell allegations fuel bipartisan push for stronger sexual assault protections

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