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Cornell President Rejects Resolution Against Technion University Ties

3/21/2026

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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff rejected a Student Assembly resolution to sever ties with Israel's Technion University, calling it deeply disturbing.
He said the resolution is politically biased and unfairly targets the Technion while ignoring other partnerships.
Ending the collaboration would conflict with Cornell's academic freedom and hinder research.
Cornell has 159 global partnerships, many with institutions in countries with human rights concerns.

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Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff rejected a Student Assembly resolution to sever ties with Israel's Technion University, calling it deeply disturbing.
He said the resolution is politically biased and unfairly targets the Technion while ignoring other partnerships.
Ending the collaboration would conflict with Cornell's academic freedom and hinder research.
Cornell has 159 global partnerships, many with institutions in countries with human rights concerns.