Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties Amid Assault Backlash

Cornell University has banned all fraternity parties for the rest of the school year after a lawsuit alleged a woman was drugged and raped by several men at a fraternity house in 2024. President Michael Kotlikoff apologized and announced measures including improved survivor support and allowing New York State Police to investigate campus sexual assault allegations. The case has drawn criticism over the university's handling and the local prosecutor's decision not to file charges.