Cornell faculty begin no-confidence vote on administration
By The BriefBrief
Cornell University faculty are set to conclude debate and begin voting Wednesday on a proposed no-confidence resolution over the administration’s response to a woman who reported being gang-raped at a campus fraternity house in 2024. President Kotlikoff warned staff that replacing a president would harm Cornell’s reputation.
WHO:Cornell University faculty; President Kotlikoff
WHAT:Cornell faculty are set to begin voting on a proposed no-confidence resolution over the university administration’s handling of a sexual assault allegation.
WHEN:Oct 28, 2026
WHERE:Ithaca, USA
WHY:Faculty frustration over the administration’s response to a woman’s 2024 report of a gang rape at a campus fraternity house prompted the proposed resolution.
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