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Students turn on Cornell's president over the school's handling of gang rape allegations
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The university's president, Michael Kotlikoff, is facing criticism from some students. Students are expressing outrage over Cornell University's handling of an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house.
Students are expressing outrage over Cornell University's handling of an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house. The university's president, Michael Kotlikoff, is facing criticism from some students. Kotlikoff, a molecular physiology professor, has dealt with several crises since taking office.
He previously served as the university's longest-serving provost before becoming president. His tenure has been marked by controversy, including a labor dispute and criticism over a settlement with the Trump administration.
Further details about the allegations and the university's response are available, along with more information about the president's tenure and the controversies he has faced.
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Category: schools Published: October 6, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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