Michael Kotlikoff

Michael Kotlikoff is the President of Cornell University. He has recently broken his silence regarding a 2024 rape allegation made by a student at a fraternity house, which has sparked national outrage. In a video message, Kotlikoff expressed deep disturbance and sorrow over the incident, stating his heart aches for the victim and that the university "must do better" to prevent such events. He pledged greater transparency in how the school handles such cases, calling this period one of the most challenging for Cornell. The allegations involve a student claiming she was drugged and gang-raped within the Chi Phi fraternity house. Kotlikoff's statements aim to address the public outcry and reassure the university community that steps will be taken to improve prevention and response.