Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year and will give the New York State Police a role in investigating sex crimes on campus, university officials announced Tuesday, amid mounting outrage over its handling of allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024.
The measures announced by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff include a suspension of all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses through the end of the 2026-27 academic year and a new “zero tolerance” policy for violations that would result in the immediate emergency suspension of a chapter.
“These measures will provide time for a thorough review of fraternity life at Cornell to determine whether and how it can safely continue,” Kotlikoff wrote in a letter to the campus community.
At least where I am, UPD isn’t private. They’re police paid for by taxes. Their primary jurisdiction is the university campus, but they can also he brought in on university-related cases in town.
It’s not that weird. All over the place you’ll find state troopers, county sherrifs, and city cops all working in the same area. When there’s a big school you’ll also have a UPD.