Columbia President Shafik Resigns
On August 14, Columbia President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik resigned after just completing a year in office.
Beyond Cayuga’s Waters
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Federal Judge Enjoins Cornell’s Title IX Rule Change
On April 29, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule amending its regulations regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault.On July 2, a federal court in Kansas granted an injunction covering the states of Kansas, Alaska, Utah and Wyoming. However, because the organizations suing in the case included the Young America’s Foundation (YAF), Female Athletes United and Moms for Liberty, the judge gave the plaintiffs additional time to list schools located outside those states that should be covered by his order.
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House Committees Press Ahead on Antisemitism Accountability
The past week has seen further efforts involving Republican-led House Committees to bring greater accountability from campus leaders…
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BREAKING: Ithaca School Board Election Shows Voter Revolt Against Proposed Budget
Proposition #1 – approval of the budget failed to pass by a two-to-one margin.
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Supreme Court Rejects TJ Appeal
The Pacific Legal Foundation is appealed their case after the Students for Fair Admissions ruling of last summer, but has been declined by the Supreme Court.
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Tompkins County Legislature Rejects Ceasefire Resolution
On February 6, 2024, the Tompkins County Legislature rejected a resolution calling for a cease fire in the Gaza War.
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Pro-Palestine Protesters Are Running Out of Options
As Cornell restarts for the Spring 2024 term, pro-Palestine advocates are running out of options. With a goal of influencing U.S. foreign policy, the advocates seek to magnify their influence by identifying symbolic local actions to make their position appear more popular.
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Gallup Poll Shows America Supports Ending Race-Based Affirmative Action in College Admissions
On January 16, 2024, the Gallop Survey on Black Voices released a poll about views on the Students for Fair Admissions Supreme Court decision.
