Administration

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Student Assembly Opens New Term With Committee Appointments, New Standing Rules

By Emma Spindler · Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

The Student Assembly started the 2026-2027 term Thursday with a meeting of electing committee chairs and creating new rules and outlines.

‘Students Not Bombs’: Student Coalition Demands Cornell Divest from Israel

By Mary Caitlin Cronin · Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

Cornell Removes Universitywide Essay Question for Fall 2027 Applicants

By Everett Chambala · Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

Cornell Among 30 Institutions Asked by Pentagon to Audit Foreign Ties

By Atticus Johnson · Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

‘Over a Century of Theatre at Cornell’: Nexus Scholars Uncover Lasting Impacts of Budget Cuts on Performing and Media Arts

By Sophia Riley Sim · Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

A Nexus Scholars project uncovered the successful history of Cornell’s performing and media arts department, but budget cuts left the department with structural challenges.

Payments Go Out in Financial Aid Price-Fixing Suit, But Cornell Has Yet to Settle

By Atticus Johnson · Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

Cornell alumni and students are beginning to receive payments from a suit alleging Cornell and 16 other institutions conspired to price fix tuition and aid.

Weill Cornell Settles Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $1 Billion, Announces $30 Million Patient Safety Initiatives

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

Weill Cornell Medicine will pay over $1 billion to settle civil claims brought by patients sexually abused by former assistant professor and urologist Dr. Darius Paduch. The agreement will also establish $30 million in patient safety and sexual misconduct prevention over the next three years.

Cornell Requires Longer NetID Passwords in Response to Cybersecurity Threats

By Everett Chambala · Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

Cornell is requiring all NetID users to update their passwords as part of an effort to bolster defenses against cyberthreats.

University Prohibits Processing Wild Animals in Communal Kitchens After Bear Skinning Uproar

By Everett Chambala · Sunday, July 26, 2026

Cornell prohibited the processing of game in shared kitchens after two students skinned and butchered a legally hunted bear in Ganędagǫ: Hall in September.

Matt Marx Named Vice Provost for for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and External Engagement

By Everett Chambala · Friday, July 10, 2026

Prof. Matt Marx, entrepreneurship and innovation, was appointed to the “newly reimagined position” of vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement effective July 1.

Alumnus Injured in Car Incident Banned From Campus, Alleges CUPD Officer Entered Residence Without Permission or Warrant

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 15, 2026

Aiden Vallecillo ’26, whose foot was run over in the April 30 car incident involving President Kotlikoff and a group of students and alumni, has been banned from campus for one year for blocking a motor vehicle.

Kotlikoff Addresses Campus Politics At 2026 State of the University Address

By Everett Chambala · Wednesday, June 10, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff delivered the annual State of the University address, covering topics including controversial speakers, freedom of speech and Cornell’s relationship with the federal government, in Bailey Hall during Cornell’s alumni reunion weekend on Saturday.

College of Veterinary Medicine Names Jessica McArt as New Dean

By Everett Chambala · Friday, June 5, 2026

Prof. Jessica McArt, DVM ’07, Ph.D. ’13 has been named the next Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Kotlikoff Claims He ‘Did Not Believe’ Student Was Behind Car Following Conclusion of Trustees Investigation

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, May 16, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff released an email statement on Friday about the April 30 car incident, writing that he was unaware that his car made contact with anyone until after video footage was circulated.

Board of Trustees Concludes Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident, Finds Students Violated University Policy

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Board of Trustees concluded their investigation into the car incident with President Michael Kotlikoff, clearing him of wrongdoing and finding that the group that surrounded his car violated University policy.

Alumnus Present at Kotlikoff Car Incident Issued Persona Non Grata, 3-Year Ban From Campus

By Coral Platt · Friday, May 15, 2026

Milton Taam ’73 received a persona non grata from the Cornell University Police Department on May 4, banning him from campus for three years, after being present at the car incident with President Michael Kotlikoff.

Kotlikoff Faces Calls to Resign Following Car Incident

By Everett Chambala and Atticus Johnson · Monday, May 11, 2026

President Michael Kotlikoff is facing pressure to resign from graduate student groups following an incident where he drove into a Cornell student. Other organizations, including the Student Assembly and SDC, have criticized Kotlikoff’s response and called for greater transparency from University administration.

Cornell Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace for Student-Athletes

By Sophia Koman · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Cornell Athletics launched its first NIL marketplace for student-athletes to connect with partners and brand deals.

Board of Trustees Launches Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident

By Coral Platt · Friday, May 8, 2026

Cornell’s Board of Trustees established an “Ad Hoc Special Committee” to investigate the incident between President Michael Kotlikoff and a group of students following the Cornell Political Union’s debate on the Israel-Palestine conflict on April 30, they announced in a statement to the Cornell community on Thursday.

Canvas Comes Back Online Following Cyberattack Disruption

By Zeinab Faraj and Sofia Loayza · Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Cornell community lost access to Canvas for approximately six hours on Thursday following a cybercriminal attack.

Student Assembly Opens New Term With Committee Appointments, New Standing Rules

‘Students Not Bombs’: Student Coalition Demands Cornell Divest from Israel

Cornell Removes Universitywide Essay Question for Fall 2027 Applicants

Cornell Among 30 Institutions Asked by Pentagon to Audit Foreign Ties

‘Over a Century of Theatre at Cornell’: Nexus Scholars Uncover Lasting Impacts of Budget Cuts on Performing and Media Arts

Payments Go Out in Financial Aid Price-Fixing Suit, But Cornell Has Yet to Settle

Weill Cornell Settles Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $1 Billion, Announces $30 Million Patient Safety Initiatives

Cornell Requires Longer NetID Passwords in Response to Cybersecurity Threats

University Prohibits Processing Wild Animals in Communal Kitchens After Bear Skinning Uproar

Matt Marx Named Vice Provost for for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and External Engagement

Alumnus Injured in Car Incident Banned From Campus, Alleges CUPD Officer Entered Residence Without Permission or Warrant

Kotlikoff Addresses Campus Politics At 2026 State of the University Address

College of Veterinary Medicine Names Jessica McArt as New Dean

Kotlikoff Claims He ‘Did Not Believe’ Student Was Behind Car Following Conclusion of Trustees Investigation

Board of Trustees Concludes Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident, Finds Students Violated University Policy

Alumnus Present at Kotlikoff Car Incident Issued Persona Non Grata, 3-Year Ban From Campus

Kotlikoff Faces Calls to Resign Following Car Incident

Cornell Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace for Student-Athletes

Board of Trustees Launches Investigation Into Kotlikoff Car Incident

Canvas Comes Back Online Following Cyberattack Disruption

Men’s Lightweight Rowing Placed on Three-Year Probation For Hazing, Rower Disputes Report

Austin Franco Discusses Piers Morgan Uncensored Appearance, Confirms He No Longer Lives With Parents

Weill Cornell Settles Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $1 Billion, Announces $30 Million Patient Safety Initiatives

I’m Just Like Odysseus! Coming Home to Ithaca

‘The Swan Cycles Experience': How An Ithaca Cyclist Turned His Bike Shop Into a Community