- Cornell University's main administrative building was vandalized amid ongoing student protests regarding the institution's response to an alleged 2024 fraternity gang rape.
- The protests stem from a lawsuit filed by a former student who alleged she was drugged and assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house, leading to no criminal charges despite her reporting it to campus police.
- Student groups organized demonstrations to demand greater transparency, accountability, and systemic changes in how the Ivy League university handles sexual assault allegations.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed the state attorney general to lead a criminal investigation into the matter and requested an independent review of Cornell's handling of the case.
- Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff released an apologetic video supporting the independent review and pledging a commitment to finding answers for the university community.
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