Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff addresses administrative missteps and confirms he will remain in office

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Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff admitted on October 13, 2026, that he failed to follow up with a student who reported being gang-raped at a fraternity party in November 2024. Despite initial knowledge of the report, Kotlikoff stated he did not verify the status of the accused men or learn that the student subsequently left the university. The…

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