Author: Yamilé Fabela Valderrábano

On Wednesday, Cornell University’s Faculty Senate advanced a no-confidence vote against the university’s central administration. Faculty members questioned how leaders handled a former student’s sexual assault allegations. The dispute centers on a lawsuit filed by the former student. She alleges that seven students raped her at a fraternity house on campus in October 2024. She also claims Cornell failed to investigate her report thoroughly. Cornell Faculty Senate Advances No-Confidence Vote The electronic vote will remain open through November 6. Faculty members will decide whether to formally express their lack of confidence in Cornell’s administration. The resolution challenges the university’s response…

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