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Reported Rape at RBG Dorm Described as ‘Consensual’ by Individual Involved, CUPD Says

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

Following a rape report at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall on Sept. 23, the act was described as 'consensual' by the individual involved, according to the Cornell University Police Department.

Gov. Kathy Hochul Requests ‘Independent Review’ of Cornell's Response to Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape

By Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

Cornell’s Committee on the Future of the American University Releases Final Report

By Harlan Flamm and Varsha Bhargava · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

Cornell Rugby Acknowledges Several Former Players Named in Chi Phi Lawsuit

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Ithaca Mayor Calls for Moratorium on All Student Event Permits, Including Greek Life, Amid Chi Phi Lawsuit

By Varsha Bhargava · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Ithaca Mayor Robert Cantelmo M.A. ’20 called for an immediate moratorium on all student event and special event permits, including Greek Life events, in a Monday statement. He attributed his decision to the University administration’s “appalling response” to the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape.

Cornell Denies That Defendants in Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Only Wrote Essays, Confirms Expulsions

By Mary Caitlin Cronin and Varsha Bhargava · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

Cornell has denied that essay-writing was the “sole consequence” offered by the University to defendants in the alleged 2024 Chi Phi gang rape, according to a Monday morning statement by Kyle Kimball, vice president for university relations.

Tompkins County DA Reopens Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape

By Cereese Qusba · Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

The district attorney for Tompkins County told ABC News that his office is reopening the criminal investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell’s Chi Phi house in 2024 after a civil lawsuit was filed by the plaintiff, Jane Doe, on Sept. 14.

Black, Hispanic, Indigenous Enrollment at Cornell Falls to Lowest Level Post-Affirmative Action Ban

By Christine Savino · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026

Black, Hispanic and Indigenous enrollment at Cornell for incoming first-year students is 14% of the student body, the lowest level since June 2023.

Hasan Piker Rallies Socialist Support at Sage Chapel, Garners National Attention

By Mary Caitlin Cronin and Giselle Redmond · Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Leftist political commentator Hasan Piker addressed an audience of 450 students, discussing Israel and the recent rise of the progressive movement at Sage Chapel on Thursday.

Student Assembly Raises Concerns Over Proposed Drop Deadline Changes, Passes Resolution on Medical Excusals

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

The Student Assembly passed Resolution 10 unanimously, which calls on the University to enforce policies that prohibit instructors from requiring medical documentation for short-term illnesses, and discussed concerns about the Faculty Senate’s proposed drop deadline changes.

Students Express Worry Over Ujamaa’s Identity and Future at BSU Discussion

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

Students met at Ujamaa, a program house celebrating Black culture, to discuss recent removals of artwork in the house, aging facilities and the decline of Ujamaa’s Black residential population.

Cornell Announces Tighter Temporary Work Eligibility Criteria for Some International Students Following Messages From ICE

By Maya Johansen · Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026

Cornell International Services announced that international students with F-1 visas may now only be eligible for CPT if their intended internship or employment is required for their degree. This follows two broadcast messages from ICE clarifying the program’s regulations.

Cornell Slides to No. 14 in U.S. News National Rankings

By Atticus Johnson · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

Cornell was ranked No. 14 in U.S. News National Rankings, falling two spots from last year.

Cornell S.C. Johnson Graduate School Drops to No. 9 in Bloomberg’s Latest Ranking

By Kristie To · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026

Cornell’s S.C Johnson Graduate School of Management dropped to No. 9 in Bloomberg Businessweek’s latest rankings of business schools, falling one spot from last year.

University Releases Statement on Alleged Gang Rape at Chi Phi

By Cereese Qusba · Monday, Sept. 21, 2026

Cornell released a Monday statement in response to a Sept. 14 lawsuit against the University, Cornell’s chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity and others for an alleged drugging and gang rape that occured in the Chi Phi house in 2024.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Visit Ithaca Ahead of Midterm Elections

By Atticus Johnson · Monday, Sept. 21, 2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced plans to visit Ithaca ahead of midterm election day, hoping to “boost turnout” across New York State.

Dilmun Hill Student Farm Celebrates 30 Years of Student-Run Agriculture

By Rowan Wallin · Monday, Sept. 21, 2026

Dilmun Hill Student Farm hosted their 30th anniversary open house, drawing more than 100 visitors for an afternoon of celebration on Friday.

Cornell, Chi Phi Sued by Victim of Alleged Gang Rape, Drugging in 2024

By Cereese Qusba · Friday, Sept. 18, 2026

A former Cornell student filed a lawsuit on Monday, alleging that she was gang raped after being coerced into consuming drugs by several men at the Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell in 2024.

Students Not Bombs Protests GE Aerospace’s Israeli Ties During Company’s On-Campus Info Session

By Sophia Riley Sim · Friday, Sept. 18, 2026

The Students Not Bombs campaign held a demonstration on Wednesday in Caldwell Hall during a GE Aerospace information session to protest the company’s involvement in Gaza, along with the University’s decision to invite the company to recruit on campus.

College of Arts and Sciences Announces Science, Technology and Society Major

By Giselle Redmond · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026

The University has updated and expanded its science and technology studies major in the College of Arts and Sciences, renaming it the science, technology and society major.

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