--- title: ‘Cornell 7’ Case Renews Scrutiny of Fraternities description: A civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at Cornell has led the university to promise a "serious look" at its fraternities. canonical: https://time.com/article/2026/10/05/cornell-university-sexual-assault-allegations-fraternity-jane-doe-lawsuit/ author: Miranda Jeyaretnam article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2026-10-05T11:00:00.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-10-05T11:01:09.179Z article:section: U.S. og:title: ‘Cornell 7’ Case Renews Scrutiny of Fraternities og:description: A civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at Cornell has led the university to promise a "serious look" at its fraternities. og:url: https://time.com/article/2026/10/05/cornell-university-sexual-assault-allegations-fraternity-jane-doe-lawsuit/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte13ee9c7be893c1f/6ac3817a3333845e3b0453fd/cornell_police.jpg?branch=production&width=1024&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1024 og:image:height: 576 og:image:alt: cornell police.jpg og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: ‘Cornell 7’ Case Renews Scrutiny of Fraternities twitter:description: A civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at Cornell has led the university to promise a "serious look" at its fraternities. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte13ee9c7be893c1f/6ac3817a3333845e3b0453fd/cornell_police.jpg?branch=production&width=1024&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Cornell President Vows ‘Serious Look’ at Campus Fraternities Amid Sexual Assault Allegations > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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Students walk past Cornell Police headquarters on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York, on Sept. 30, 2026. Spencer Platt—Getty Images  by [Miranda Jeyaretnam](https://time.com/author/miranda-jeyaretnam/)  ## Miranda Jeyaretnam Reporter Oct 5, 2026 11:00 AM UTC Cornell University is examining its fraternities and sororities after allegations of gang rape prompted [concerns about accountability for sexual assault on college campuses](https://time.com/article/2026/09/30/cornell-fraternity-rape-case-title-ix-new-york-intoxicated-consent/). The university’s President Michael Kotlikoff said on Saturday in a [video message](https://statements.cornell.edu/2026/20261003-commitment.cfm) to the university community that the school would take “a serious look at the role of fraternities and sororities in campus life” among other steps aimed at creating a safer campus environment. “At their best, these organizations can provide ​students with friendship, belonging, mentorship and a powerful sense of community,” Kotlikoff said. “But being part of ​a group can never diminish individual responsibility.” Kotlikoff said the university would seek input from students, alumni, and other community members about how to “preserve what is valuable about Greek life while strengthening individual accountability, transparency and a culture in ​which every member understands their responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of others.” The message comes on the heels of a [civil lawsuit](https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/doe-cornell-new-york-supreme.pdf) filed last month against Cornell and seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The plaintiff, anonymized as “Jane Doe,” alleged she was sexually assaulted and pressured to take drugs and alcohol on the night of Oct. 19, 2024, and that the university failed to protect her and mishandled its response. The lawsuit names seven current and former students as defendants, all of whom have denied any wrongdoing. The lawsuit has triggered [renewed criticism](https://time.com/video/4hfxfgQZ/) of the handling of the allegations by the university and local authorities, who declined to pursue criminal charges at the time. On Thursday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, appointed the state’s Attorney General [Letitia James](https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2022/6177696/letitia-james/) as special prosecutor of the case, citing a loss of confidence in the local prosecutor’s ability to oversee it. New York lawmakers also said they were reviewing [the state’s legal definition of consent while voluntarily intoxicated](https://time.com/article/2026/09/30/cornell-fraternity-rape-case-title-ix-new-york-intoxicated-consent/). **Read More:** [_The System That Failed Cornell’s Jane Doe_](https://time.com/article/2026/10/02/the-system-that-failed-cornell-jane-doe/) Kotlikoff was not among the administrators present at a [university town hall](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/nyregion/cornell-public-hearing.html) on Thursday, where students, faculty, and alumni called for stronger action against campus sexual assault. The public meeting was led by the university’s student government. Some students shared their own stories of sexual harassment and assault. “I am also speaking as Jane Doe,” one student said at the forum. In a statement last week, Cornell defended its initial handling of the allegations and said it complied with university policies and Title IX. The university banned the Chi Phi fraternity from campus and launched a Title IX investigation in 2025, which resulted in a range of disciplinary measures for the seven members implicated. “We ​don’t have all the ⁠answers,” Kotlikoff said Saturday. “But we are committed to investigating and finding the answers our community deserves.” ## Jane Doe faces threats of doxxing, harm to drop lawsuit Thomas Giuffra, the attorney representing Doe, told [CNN](https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/sotu/date/2026-10-04/segment/01) on Sunday that people have threatened to harm her if she does not withdraw her civil lawsuit. Giuffra said there have also been multiple attempts to doxx Doe, which has resulted in at least three other women being mistakenly identified as her. “She’s received multiple threats, and women who aren’t even Jane Doe have received threats,” Giuffra said. “The threats, the abuse to protect what’s going on, the status quo, these guys are disgusting.” Ann Olivarius, a civil rights attorney and a plaintiff in the landmark Title IX sexual harassment case _Alexander v. Yale_ (1977), told TIME last week that the backlash against Doe could deter sexual assault survivors from coming forward to make a report. That backlash has also prompted an outpouring of solidarity, with thousands of people posting #IamJaneDoe on social media. The posts are an effort to counter attempts to doxx Doe, but they have also become a way for survivors to share their own experiences of sexual assault. ## Lawsuit raises accountability concerns The lawsuit has brought scrutiny to the university’s Title IX process, especially over its claim that some of the alleged perpetrators were “afforded the opportunity to mitigate” their disciplinary sentences by writing essays. Cornell said that nobody was allowed to write essays as a sole consequence of their involvement. After Doe reported the case in November 2024, Cornell conducted a closed proceeding by a three-member panel, which met on Zoom over 12 days in May 2025, the [_New York Times_](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/nyregion/cornell-men-university-discipline.html)reported, citing records gathered by Cornell investigators. Individual sanctions and the reasoning behind them had not been publicly disclosed. According to discipline summaries obtained by the _Times_, the panel, which enforces federal civil rights at Cornell, did not conclude that Doe was sexually assaulted by all the men accused. Two of the fraternity members were found responsible for sexual assault and expelled. A third, who had graduated at the time of the ruling, was issued a persona non grata order barring him from campus for three years. Two others were suspended, given disciplinary probation, and required to study sexual harassment and write reflection papers. The remaining two, who were accused of being among the men that entered the room after reading a Snapchat message to the Chi Phi group chat encouraging others to join the alleged assault but were not accused of assaulting Doe themselves, were required to write reflection papers and attend trainings on sexual harassment, social media use, and bystander intervention. They were also barred from contacting Doe. None of the men has been criminally charged in connection with the allegations. Chi Phi’s Cornell chapter was suspended in 2024, and it remains barred from campus. Doe’s attorney as well as members of the Cornell community and the public have decried what they see as a lack of accountability for the alleged perpetrators. Doe ultimately withdrew from the university amid what the lawsuit described was a lack of institutional support. “With the exception of two of these men, all of them will be able to graduate with a Cornell diploma and live their lives reaping the benefits of this coveted degree,” Giuffra told the _Times_. “In contrast, as of today, it is doubtful whether Ms. Doe will even graduate college or ever live a normal life due to what these men did to her.” Some have also [described](https://apnews.com/article/cornell-fraternity-greek-life-rape-df33fc435137cfa4ecbba7669d29a070) the case as an indictment of [Greek life culture](https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/10/cornell-gang-rape-allegations/688849/). A [2021 study](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8084907/) that followed 772 men through their first two years of college found that fraternity membership was associated with subsequent self-reported sexual aggression. Survivor advocates have also argued that fraternity environments can [enable sexual assault](https://time.com/3617655/crisis-on-fraternity-row/). Giuffra told CNN that he has heard from people across the country about their own experiences of campus sexual assault since the lawsuit was filed. “This isn’t just a Cornell problem. This is a college-wide problem,” he said. Multiple universities, including Cornell, have suspended Greek life activities following sexual assault reports. In November 2022, Cornell [temporarily suspended](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2022/11/ifc-temporarily-suspends-all-cornell-fraternities-parties-and-social-events-effective-immediately) all fraternity parties and social events for the remainder of the fall semester after reports of four drugging incidents and a sexual assault. Some institutions have also permanently banned fraternal organizations. Swarthmore College banned fraternities and sororities in 2019 after student protests over leaked fraternity documents that contained racist and homophobic language and jokes about sexual assault. The college’s two fraternities had already voted to disband. ## Criminal investigation reopened The case has also drawn scrutiny to the Tompkins County District Attorney’s decision not to prosecute in 2024\. The District Attorney, Matthew Van Houten, said last week he would review the case, but defended his initial decision, arguing that Doe’s sworn statement to police did not allege criminality. Under New York state law, if you choose to drink or take drugs to the point of becoming incapacitated, you can still be legally considered able to consent to sex. Critics have questioned Cornell police’s handling of Doe’s account. Cornell police appeared to have omitted Doe’s explicit assertion that she was raped from her six-page sworn statement, which was shared with prosecutors. Van Houten said his office did not receive the police interview transcript, in which Doe said, “I can say with 100% confidence I was raped.” Campus police later informed the prosecutor’s office of new interviews with witnesses after investigating anonymous tips, but prosecutors [declined to review](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/nyregion/cornell-rape-lawsuit-da-evidence.html) the additional evidence. On Friday, Hochul criticized prosecutors for relying on an incomplete account, asking: “In what world does the district attorney not even interview her, or anyone else involved, or even request the full transcript?” “This woman, this young woman, had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable. And then at every turn, she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her,” Hochul said. The governor also said she supports proposals to amend the so-called “voluntary intoxication loophole” in New York’s rape law. “If someone is too intoxicated to consent, it should not matter whether they chose to use drugs or alcohol. Voluntary intoxication is not a license for sexual assault or gang rape, period,” she said. The day before, Hochul appointed James, a Democrat, as special prosecutor. James had earlier [posted](https://x.com/NewYorkStateAG/status/2104696012619305306) on social media that what Doe had endured was “horrific and unacceptable,” raising questions from critics about her impartiality. James, who had already [opened a review](https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/10/new-york-attorney-general-launches-review-into-cornell-s-handling-of-alleged-chi-phi-gang-rape) into Cornell’s response to the allegations, has pledged to conduct an investigation based on fact and the law. “We will review the facts, gather evidence, interview witnesses and, if warranted, pursue prosecutions,” James said on Friday. “I know that you want answers. I do too. A comprehensive investigation of this nature takes time, but my office is committed to seeing it through.” President Donald Trump criticized the appointment, calling James a “corrupt person.” Trump has [publicly feuded](https://time.com/7319161/trump-pam-bondi-letitia-james/) with James since she [brought a civil fraud case](https://time.com/6215403/donald-trump-fraud-sued-letitia-james/) against him and his family in 2022\. The New York Supreme Court in September 2023 [found Trump liable for fraud](https://www.reuters.com/legal/judge-finds-trump-liable-fraud-new-york-civil-case-2023-09-26/). An appeals court later [upheld the fraud finding but overturned the financial penalty](https://time.com/7311545/donald-trump-legal-cases-status-civil-lawsuit-fraud-criminal-prosecution/), which had grown to more than $500 million with interest. James was [charged with mortgage fraud](https://time.com/7324902/new-york-attorney-general-letitia-james-charged-with-fraud-by-trump-ally/) by the Justice Department last year, but a judge dismissed the case and two grand juries rejected subsequent attempts to indict her. James [denies the allegations](https://time.com/video/TeODncMS/). Both James and Hochul have also criticized Trump over allegations of sexual misconduct and misogyny. In 2016, James, then New York City’s public advocate, [condemned](https://observer.com/2016/10/new-yorks-female-dems-rip-donald-trumps-disgusting-record-of-sexual-misconduct/) Trump’s “disgusting record of sexual misconduct.” In January 2024, months after a civil jury [found Trump liable](https://time.com/6275589/e-jean-carroll-trump-civil-trial/) for sexually abusing and defaming [E. Jean Carroll](https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2024/6965208/e-jean-carroll-2024/), Hochul [signed a bill](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/30/new-york-rape-definition-expanded-bill-kathy-hochul-e-jean-carroll-donald-trump) expanding the legal definition of rape to include nonconsensual vaginal, oral, and anal sexual acts. Trump has [dropped his challenge](https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/09/29/trump-formally-accepts-defeat-in-5-million-e-jean-carroll-sexual-abuse-lawsuit/) to the [$5 million damages](https://time.com/article/2026/08/17/supreme-court-again-rejects-trump-appeal-in-carroll-sexual-abuse-case/) awarded to Carroll, but continues to contest a separate $83 million defamation award. The Justice Department [opened a criminal investigation](https://time.com/article/2026/05/28/e-jean-carroll-trump-justice-department-criminal-investigation/?amp=true) into Carroll in May over whether she committed perjury. Asked about the Cornell allegations on Thursday, Trump said he knew little about the case but expressed confidence that the university would respond appropriately. In later social media posts and comments to reporters, however, he cast doubt on whether James would conduct a fair investigation. “I feel ⁠badly for ​whoever she’s looking at,” Trump told reporters on Friday, “because they won’t get a fair shake.” ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/05/cornell-university-sexual-assault-allegations-fraternity-jane-doe-lawsuit/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/05/cornell-university-sexual-assault-allegations-fraternity-jane-doe-lawsuit/"},"headline":"Cornell President Vows ‘Serious Look’ at Campus Fraternities Amid Sexual Assault Allegations","datePublished":"2026-10-05T11:00:00.000Z","dateModified":"2026-10-05T11:01:09.179Z","description":"A civil lawsuit alleging gang rape at Cornell has led the university to promise a \"serious look\" at its fraternities.","url":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/05/cornell-university-sexual-assault-allegations-fraternity-jane-doe-lawsuit/","keywords":["Title IX","Higher Education","Education","Crime","justice","News Desk","overnight","New York"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte13ee9c7be893c1f/6ac3817a3333845e3b0453fd/cornell_police.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Miranda Jeyaretnam","jobTitle":"Reporter","url":"https://time.com/author/miranda-jeyaretnam/"}],"articleSection":"U.S.","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte13ee9c7be893c1f/6ac3817a3333845e3b0453fd/cornell_police.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"cornell police.jpg","caption":"","creditText":"Spencer Platt—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/us/","name":"U.S."}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/title-ix/","name":"Title IX"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/article/2026/10/05/cornell-university-sexual-assault-allegations-fraternity-jane-doe-lawsuit/","name":"Cornell President Vows ‘Serious Look’ at Campus Fraternities Amid Sexual Assault Allegations"}}]}] ```