# Cornell bans frats after sexual assault lawsuit

> Cornell University pauses fraternity parties following a sexual assault lawsuit against Chi Phi fraternity members.
- Title: Cornell bans frats after sexual assault lawsuit · Mother Jones
- Summary: Cornell University pauses fraternity parties following a sexual assault lawsuit against Chi Phi fraternity members. Cornell University banned campus…
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- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/cornell-fraternity-party-ban-jane-doe-sexual-assault-lawsuit-greek-college
- Author: Sophie Hurwitz
- Published: 2026-10-13T17:40:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cornell university, chi phi fraternity, sexual assault, fraternity ban, university president, nyc campus
## Cornell bans fraternities
Cornell University canceled all fraternity parties for the remainder of the 2026-27 academic year.
## Sexual assault lawsuit
A student filed a lawsuit against seven Chi Phi fraternity members alleging gang rape in 2024.

> I can say with 100 percent confidence I was raped
## University president response
President Michael Kotlikoff said the ban would allow time for a thorough review of fraternity life.
## Police investigation
Campus police will investigate on-campus sexual assault allegations with no transcript shared with district attorney.
## Ithaca city action
Ithaca suspended all new Cornell-affiliated event permits, primarily affecting fraternities.
## Broader context
Three major state universities suspended fraternities this month amid hazing and assault allegations.
## Key takeaway

Cornell University banned campus fraternity parties for the 2026-27 academic year after a student accused seven Chi Phi members of gang rape in 2024.