Cornell University’s handling of sexual assault allegations

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The standing subject is Cornell University’s institutional response to sexual assault allegations, including faculty scrutiny of administrators, presidential accountability, independent reviews, and related policy actions.

Cornell president says he knew of assault report but didn't follow up

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff acknowledged in a New York Times interview that he had known of a student's November 2024 sexual assault report but did not follow up with her in the months after learning of it. The…

2026-10-14 · 4 MIN READ

Cornell faculty file no-confidence resolution over sexual assault response

Cornell University faculty on Monday submitted a draft resolution to the University Faculty Committee calling for a no-confidence vote in the central administration over its handling of allegations that seven fraternity members sexually…

2026-10-06 · 4 MIN READ

The New York Times first publishes Doe's letter; her lawyer authenticates it

The New York Times obtained and first published Jane Doe's two-page Oct. 14, 2026, letter to Cornell University faculty leaders.
Thomas P. Giuffra authenticated Doe's letter for The Times.
Thomas P. Giuffra said Doe believed faculty should know the information when considering what steps to take.
Doe wrote that she wanted to share "a secondhand account" of an alleged January comment by Kotlikoff during a meeting with students and administrators.
Cornell said the secondhand account was incorrect, a conclusion the university said was "based on a documented first-hand account."
Cornell's faculty senate will meet Oct. 28 to debate a possible no-confidence vote in Kotlikoff's administration.

2026-10-20 · 4 MIN READ