Cornell University bans frat parties, vows to address 'disturbing' campus culture

Cornell University **bans** all parties at fraternity houses. This decision comes after a student says something very bad happened to her. She alleges that several men hurt her at a fraternity house in 2024. The university president, Martha Pollack, sent a letter. In the letter, she **apologized** for what happened to the student. She says the university will take important steps.

The president thinks the campus has a "disturbing" way of acting. She wants to change this. Banning parties is one way to start. She promises that the university will make big changes. These changes will help students feel safe and respected.

The university wants to create a better place for everyone. They are looking closely at how fraternities operate. This action shows that Cornell University is serious about making its campus safe. They want to stop bad things from happening again in the future.