Cornell University’s president has issued a formal apology to a student who alleges she was raped by multiple men at a fraternity house, acknowledging the severity of the incident. The letter follows the student’s public account of the assault, which she described as involving several individuals in a coordinated attack. The president pledged "meaningful action" to address the university’s response, signaling a potential shift in how such cases are handled moving forward. The statement marks a rare direct acknowledgment from leadership in the wake of a high-profile sexual assault allegation.


In a letter, Cornell's president apologized for what happened to the student who alleges she was raped by several men at a fraternity house in 2024 and promised 'meaningful action.'