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Pietro A. Sasso, Associate Professor of Education, Old Dominion University

Cornell 7 case puts a spotlight on fraternity misconduct – and the limits of universities’ power to stop it

A case alleging that a Cornell sophomore was sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members is drawing national attention. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Universities have been trying for years to cut back on the abuses among fraternities, with limited resources and limited success.

A new lawsuit, filed by a former Cornell University student in September 2026, is now rattling higher education and drawing national attention.

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