Cornell president says university 'must do better' after rape allegations

Cornell University's president has said the institution "must do better" in response to rape allegations involving the university community, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

The acknowledgement comes amid scrutiny of how the university has handled allegations of sexual assault, though further details of the specific case or cases involved were not provided in the available report.

Universities under scrutiny

Allegations of sexual assault on college campuses have remained a persistent source of public attention and policy debate in the United States in recent years, with universities facing pressure to strengthen their response procedures, support for survivors, and accountability measures for those found responsible.

Cornell's leadership did not, according to the available information, lay out specific steps the university intends to take following the president's remarks. Further details about the university's planned response, including any policy or procedural changes, were not immediately available.