Cornell president breaks silence on student rape lawsuit, vows reform

Cornell University president Michael Kotlikoff publicly addressed a 2024 rape allegation, expressing distress and pledging preventive measures after a civil lawsuit was filed against the university, its leaders, and a fraternity. The statement marks a shift from prior silence amid national outrage, though the university's legal exposure and specific reforms remain unclear. This matters as it signals institutional accountability pressure in a high-profile Title IX case.