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Cornell suspends fraternity parties through 2026-27 amid review

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 10:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Cornell President Suspends Parties

Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff suspended all fraternity house parties through 2026-27.
New York State Police trauma-informed investigators will handle campus sexual-assault cases.
Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor for the case.
Cornell hired former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates to lead an independent review.
Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo announced a moratorium on Cornell-affiliated event permits until Nov. 5.

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Cornell President Suspends Parties

Cornell University President Michael I. Kotlikoff suspended all fraternity house parties through 2026-27.
New York State Police trauma-informed investigators will handle campus sexual-assault cases.
Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor for the case.
Cornell hired former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates to lead an independent review.
Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo announced a moratorium on Cornell-affiliated event permits until Nov. 5.

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