Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

What happened

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said he was “deeply disturbed” by a student’s 2024 rape allegation that has drawn national outrage. Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell. Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing". Michael Kotlikoff also said he backed New York Gov.

Summarised from: Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, BBC News, The Washington Post.

Full coverage · 7 sources

• Al Jazeera 4 October 2026 at 08:15 WIB
  Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case
• Bloomberg 4 October 2026 at 07:39 WIB
  Cornell President Says He Is ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Rape Case
• BBC News 4 October 2026 at 07:11 WIB
  Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations
• The Washington Post 4 October 2026 at 07:00 WIB
  Cornell president vows review of school’s handling of 2024 rape allegations
• Associated Press 4 October 2026 at 06:37 WIB
  What to know about the investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations
• New York Post 4 October 2026 at 05:35 WIB
  Cornell president issues statement in wake of gang rape case: ‘Must do better’
• Reuters 2 October 2026 at 19:18 WIB
  Lawmakers push to close rape law 'loophole' after Cornell 7 case

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