Cornell University’s president has pledged to review the influence of fraternities and sororities on campus following a civil lawsuit filed by a student who alleges she was drugged and raped by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. The case has sparked widespread criticism over the school’s response to the allegations and prompted discussions about campus culture and safety at the Ivy League institution. With growing calls for accountability, the university is now under pressure to address systemic concerns tied to Greek life. The situation reflects broader debates about how colleges handle sexual assault cases and foster accountability within student organizations.
Ivy League school’s president promises action after woman alleged she was drugged and raped by fraternity membersCornell University will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus after an outcry over the school’s handling of a student’s rape allegations, the Ivy League school’s president has said.A civil lawsuit filed last month by the woman, who alleges she was drugged and raped in 2024 by several members of the Chi Phi fraternity, has prompted outrage and soul-searching at Cornell over its campus culture at the school in Ithaca, New York. Continue reading...
