Cornell Weighs Greek Life Review After 1 Student's Sexual Assault Lawsuit
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 8
Cornell Weighs Greek Life Review After 1 Student's Sexual Assault Lawsuit
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 8
Summary
Michael I. Kotlikoff said Cornell should take “a serious look” at fraternities and sororities after a lawsuit renewed scrutiny of Greek life on campus.
The suit, filed last month by a woman who arrived at Cornell in 2022 at age 18, alleges she was sexually assaulted and that the university, her sorority, Chi Phi and seven fraternity members failed to protect her.
Kotlikoff signaled reluctance to impose an outright ban, telling faculty Tuesday that banning Greek life could make a strong short-term statement but would not solve the problem and might worsen it.
The case has revived a broader campus debate over whether fraternities and sororities should be reformed or abolished, amid longstanding concerns about hazing, deaths and sexual violence.