Cornell University experienced a tumultuous year with events affecting free speech, campus politics, and campus culture. The “Year of Free Expression” saw debates on academic freedom, controversial speakers, and tensions regarding Israel. Additionally, there were developments in Greek life, student unionization, and controversies around sex ed and sports culture.
Anti-semitism continues to make the news with a new survey conducted by the Anti Defamation League (ADL), investigations of multiple colleges announced by the Department of Education, and a new congressional hearing.
On October 16, Sharon Austin, a tenured professor of political science at the University of Florida gave a talk at Cornell on “The Battle to Preserve Academic Freedom in Florida and the Nation.”
Cornell announced that its endowment achieved a 3.6% return in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, adding a net investment gain of $355 million to finish the year valued at $9,357,061,164.
On November 16, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education announced that it is investigating Cornell and six other schools.
The Cornell Interfraternity Council (IFC) has adopted a comprehensive set of rules to govern how its 29 member houses will recruit new members.
On November 8, the Faculty Senate discussed the free speech controversy surrounding the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and subsequent war over Gaza.
On November 9th around 3 pm, a group of around 70 students gathered outside of Klarman hall to…
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