{
  "id": 17028592,
  "title": "Cornell faculty to move forward with no-confidence vote over handling of sexual assault allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/cornell-faculty-to-move-forward-with-no-confidence-vote-over-handling",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T07:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261029/cornell-faculty-to-move-forward-with-no-confidence-vote-over-handling-of-sexual-assault-allegations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cornell University faculty held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday to determine if they had sufficient information to pass judgment on the school's leadership regarding their handling of a sexual assault case. During the Faculty Senate meeting, some professors called for patience, while others argued that years of institutional failures warranted immediate action. The discussion was recorded by The Associated Press.\n\nThe Faculty Senate will now vote electronically on a proposed no-confidence resolution against Cornell's administration by November 6. Though primarily symbolic, the vote may put pressure on university trustees, who appoint the leadership. Some faculty members found the decision to speak publicly challenging, sharing personal experiences of harassment and concerns about professional retaliation. Beth Frances Milles, a performing arts professor and Cornell graduate, urged for civility after recounting messages from women who had experienced sexual assault, including former classmates. She acknowledged the need for action, stating, \"There are so many women who have come forward with their stories, and we must listen to them.\"",
  "summary": "Cornell University faculty debated Wednesday over whether they had enough information to pass judgment on the school’s leadership over its handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024 , with some professors urging patience and others arguing that years of institutional failures demanded action. The discussion unfolded during a Faculty Senate meeting closed to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cornell faculty met Wednesday to decide on no-confidence vote.",
    "Vote on leadership handling of sexual assault case set for Nov 6.",
    "Faculty members shared personal experiences of harassment."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}