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Ithaca · Local digest
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Ithaca · Local digest

Cornell's no-confidence vote arrives Wednesday

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Faculty Senate Vote Looms

Cornell's faculty will decide whether to fire the president.

The Faculty Senate meets Wednesday to vote on a no-confidence measure against President Michael Kotlikoff, citing his handling of gang rape allegations involving a student identified as Jane Doe [Quelle: Spectrum News 1]. Jane Doe sent the Senate a letter saying Kotlikoff doubted her account. The university has suspended all fraternity parties and pledged greater transparency, but the faculty push signals deeper institutional distrust.

A vote this week could reshape campus leadership.

Local Artist Launches National Quilt

An Ithaca fiber artist is stitching America into a quilt.

A new national quilt project launched this week celebrating the country, with roots in the local arts community [Quelle: Finger Lakes Daily]. The initiative invites contributions from across the nation, bringing regional voices into a single collaborative work. It reflects Ithaca's broader role as a creative hub in the region.

Watch for exhibition details in the coming weeks.

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Jane Doe sent Cornell Faculty Senate a letter ahead of a no-confidence vote, stating that Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff doubted her story regarding gang rape allegations at the university. The letter was sent as the Faculty Senate debated the no-confidence measure introduced in response to Jane Doe's 2024 gang rape allegations. Cornell has since suspended all fraternity parties amid a review of its system following the rape allegations, and the university's president pledged greater transparency. Attorney General Letitia James was appointed as special prosecutor to investigate the alleged gang rape, with Cornell responding to support the investigation. The case has prompted renewed scrutiny of Cornell's response to sexual assault allegations and calls for legislative action to close New York's rape loophole.

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