Cornell University president speaks about alleged rape on campus

Cornell University will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus following an outcry over the school's handling of a student's rape allegation.

A civil lawsuit filed last month by the woman, who alleges she was drugged and raped in 2024 by several members of the Chi Phi fraternity,

has sparked outrage and soul-searching at Cornell over its campus culture at the school in Ithaca, New York.

Michael Kotikoff, Cornell President said "What happened to Jane Doe in 2024 is deeply disturbing and will weigh heavily on our community for years to come.

My heart aches when I think of what she experienced. It raises heartbreaking and troubling issues about sexual assault, dehumanisation, and aspects of party culture, alcohol, and drug use.

It also raises questions around the investigations conducted after the allegations were reported. I want to acknowledge something that can be difficult for an institution to say.

We don't have all the answers, but we are committed to investigating and finding the answers our community deserves. I believe we, as an administration, and we, as a community, must do better.

We must do everything we can to prevent what happened to Jane Doe and everyone before her and anyone after her from ever happening again."