Cornell University bans fraternity parties for the rest of the year after sex abuse lawsuit

What happened: Cornell University suspended all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses for the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year, President Michael Kotlikoff announced Tuesday, after a lawsuit alleging a female student was sexually assaulted by seven men at the Chi Phi house in 2024. Key numbers: Why it matters: Kotlikoff said the pause allows a review of whether fraternity life can safely continue, with zero tolerance for violations. New York's attorney general's office was named special prosecutor, and Cornell hired Sally Yates to conduct a separate review.

Cornell University suspended all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses for the remainder of the 2026-2027 academic year, President Michael Kotlikoff announced Tuesday, after a lawsuit alleging a female student was sexually assaulted by seven men at the Chi Phi house in 2024.

Kotlikoff said the pause allows a review of whether fraternity life can safely continue, with zero tolerance for violations. New York's attorney general's office was named special prosecutor, and Cornell hired Sally Yates to conduct a separate review.