Cornell's president has not resigned despite heavy scrutiny

NPR | By Elissa Nadworny

Published October 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM MDT

The president of Cornell University, Michael Kotlikoff, is under fire over the university's handling of a gang rape at a fraternity party in 2024.

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Elissa Nadworny

Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.

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