Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties, Pledges Action on Campus Culture

Cornell's president apologized to a student who alleges several men raped her at a fraternity house in 2024 and pledged action.

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Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties, Pledges Action on Campus Culture

Cornell University has banned fraternity parties and pledged to address problems in its campus culture.

In a letter, Cornell's president apologized for what happened to a student who alleges that several men raped her at a fraternity house in 2024. The president also promised substantive steps to address the concerns.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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