The Trump administration and Cornell University have reached a multimillion-dollar agreement to restore over $250 million in federal funding. As part of the deal, Cornell will pay the government $30 million over three years and invest $30 million in research benefiting US farmers. The university will also provide anonymized admissions data for federal audits, conduct surveys on campus climate, and in return, the government will restore funding and close ongoing investigations. This agreement, echoing settlements with other Ivy League institutions, reflects the administration’s ongoing focus on campus oversight and academic practices.
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Two Cornell University students with valid hunting licenses brought a lawfully killed black bear into a campus residence hall for processing over the weekend, sparking complaints from other residents. Photos circulated on social media depicted the partially skinned carcass and packaged meat. Cornell officials confirmed the incident, while the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation investigated and found no violations of environmental conservation law. The incident, which occurred before the general bear hunting season in the area, has generated significant discussion on campus.
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Cornell University has suspended a fraternity after allegations of sexual assault, sparking a wave of outrage and debate about the university’s response and the prevalence of such incidents within fraternity culture. The university’s decision to suspend the fraternity, while seemingly a straightforward measure to address the allegations, has been met with mixed reactions. Some argue that suspending the fraternity is a necessary step to hold the organization accountable and deter future incidents, while others believe it’s an ineffective measure that fails to address the underlying systemic issues within fraternity culture.
Critics argue that the suspension alone won’t prevent future incidents. They point out that members can still gather and socialize outside the official fraternity structure, essentially skirting any restrictions imposed by the university.… Continue reading
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