Cornell faculty move toward no-confidence vote over sexual assault handling
The gist
Cornell faculty advanced a no-confidence resolution in the central administration over its handling of sexual assault.
The vote is non-binding, but it tests how far faculty will press campus leadership.
How it unfolded
- 2024A former Cornell student known as Jane Doe alleged she was gang-raped at a fraternity house on Cornell's campus.
- Oct 27, 2026A Cornell student essay was published describing it as a difficult time to be a student and calling for support for those who have experienced violence or trauma.
- Oct 28, 2026Cornell faculty debated and proceeded toward a vote on a no-confidence resolution in the central administration over its handling of sexual assault; the resolution had about 20 faculty co-sponsors.