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Cornell Trustees Back Admin Amid Rape Allegations Outcry
17 Oct
Summary
- Board discussions focused on university progress and student support.
- Students and faculty protested handling of past gang rape allegations.
- Homecoming weekend was notably subdued due to ongoing lawsuit.
Cornell University's Board of Trustees met on Thursday and Friday, appearing unified in their support for campus administration despite ongoing student and faculty concerns. Protests and open letters have voiced outrage over the university's two-year-old handling of gang rape allegations at a fraternity house.
Discussions within the board meeting centered on charting a path forward for the university. A key focus for the trustees was understanding how Cornell is addressing the aftermath of allegations made by a former student, identified as Jane Doe, and on bolstering student support services.
The board's meeting and a small student demonstration coincided with an unusually quiet homecoming weekend. The campus continues to navigate the implications of a lawsuit filed by the former undergraduate against Cornell, several Greek organizations, and seven individuals accused of sexual assault in October 2024.
