Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties and Adds Sexual Assault Investigators

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has announced a ban on fraternity parties and social events for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year. This decision follows a Jane Doe civil lawsuit regarding an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house involving alcohol, drugs, and seven individuals. The university is implementing several reforms, including bringing in New York State Police to assist in campus investigations, adding a case manager to the Office of Civil Rights, and conducting a thorough review of fraternity life to determine its future safety and viability.

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff has announced a ban on fraternity parties and social events for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year. This decision follows a Jane Doe civil lawsuit regarding an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house involving alcohol, drugs, and seven individuals. The university is implementing several reforms, including bringing in New York State Police to assist in campus investigations, adding a case manager to the Office of Civil Rights, and conducting a thorough review of fraternity life to determine its future safety and viability.