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  "title": "Cornell faculty vote 'no confidence' in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/cornell-faculty-vote-no-confidence-in-university-leadership-after-18570499",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T21:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
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    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/cornell-faculty-vote-no-confidence-in-university-leadership-after-alleged-fraternity-gang-rape"
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  "account": "The Faculty Senate at Cornell University voted 75-50 to declare \"no confidence\" in the university's top leaders following a lawsuit alleging a former student was gang raped at a fraternity party in 2024. The vote, which passed with five senators abstaining and five others not voting, reflects deep discontent on campus over the handling of the alleged sexual misconduct and the broader issue of sexual violence in the university community.\n\nThe resolution comes after weeks of debate among professors about whether Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators adequately addressed the alleged rape and curtailed sexual misconduct at the prestigious institution. Cornell's trustees stated the vote signified a \"clear signal of unacceptable behavior\" but affirmed Kotlikoff and his administration's commitment to addressing the issue.\n\nJane Doe, the accuser, has criticized the university president's response, saying it left her feeling unsupported. Her attorney expressed hope that the resolution would further educate and support the Cornell community. The board of trustees emphasized the university's efforts, including expanded educational programs, additional victim advocates, and increased staff at the Office of Civil Rights.\n\nThe case began in September when a former student filed a lawsuit against the university and seven former members of the Chi Phi fraternity, alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in October 2024. All seven men have denied the allegations. The local district attorney initially deemed the woman had consented, but the investigation has since been re-opened by New York's attorney general.",
  "summary": "While the faculty body has no power over the university's top leaders, backers of the resolution had said they hoped it would pressure Cornell's trustees to address longstanding institutional failures they identified.",
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    "Cornell faculty votes 75-50 no confidence in university leaders",
    "Alleged gang rape at Chi Phi fraternity in 2024",
    "Trustees affirm Kotlikoff's commitment to addressing sexual misconduct"
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        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Cornell faculty declares ‘no confidence’ in school leaders in fallout from alleged gang-rape",
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        "title": "Cornell faculty vote no-confidence in leadership over alleged gang rape",
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        "title": "Cornell faculty vote no-confidence in leadership after gang rape case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/cornell-faculty-vote-no-confidence-in-leadership-after-gang-rape-case",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Cornell faculty vote no-confidence in university leadership over alleged gang rape",
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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."
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