# Cornell president vows 'serious look' at fraternities, sororities

> Cornell president commits to reviewing fraternities after rape allegations.
- Title: Cornell president vows 'serious look' at fraternities…
- Summary: Cornell president commits to reviewing fraternities after rape allegations. Cornell University will examine fraternities and sororities following a student's…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/cornell-president-vows-serious-look-at-fraternities-sororities-in-wake-of-rape-allegations
- Published: 2026-10-04T02:03:31+00:00
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## Cornell president vows review
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff said the school will examine fraternities and sororities after a student's 2024 rape allegations by Chi Phi fraternity members.

> Cornell University will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus following an outcry over the school's handling of a student's rape allegations
## Lawsuit filed against Cornell
A civil lawsuit alleges the woman was drugged and raped in 2024 by Chi Phi fraternity members, claiming Cornell failed to adequately punish accused students.

> the woman, who alleges she was drugged and raped in 2024 by several members of the Chi Phi fraternity
## University response
Cornell barred Chi Phi fraternity from campus and imposed expulsions, but President Kotlikoff said they must do better and find answers for the community.

> Cornell has defended its handling of the matter, saying it launched a comprehensive investigation and barred the Chi Phi fraternity from campus
## President's commitment
President Kotlikoff vowed to be more transparent about actions related to the 2024 incident and create opportunities for community questions in coming weeks.

> In the coming weeks, we will create additional opportunities for members of our community to ask questions and hear directly from university leadership
## State officials involved
New York state officials appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the case, reigniting scrutiny of how universities handle sexual assault complaints.

> It has also drawn the attention of New York state officials, who have appointed a special prosecutor to investigate
## Key takeaway

Cornell University will examine fraternities and sororities following a student's 2024 rape allegations by Chi Phi fraternity members.