Cornell University

Cornell dispute erupts after protesters surround president’s car

Cornell’s Jewish president clashes with students following on-campus debate about Israel.

Revealed

Qatar spent $20 billion to spread Islamism in US colleges

A report by the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy reveals Qatar's efforts to spend billions at US educational institutions as part of a Muslim Brotherhood plan to weaken the West.

Campus antisemitism probe:

Cornell strikes $250M deal with Trump admin

Cornell will pay $60M and share admissions data in a deal with the Trump administration restoring $250M in funding and ending federal probes into alleged antisemitism and discrimination.

Cornell paper pulls image comparing Jews to Nazis

Cornell Daily Sun removes a graphic likening Jews to Nazis after backlash. The image, tied to a piece on Israel and Gaza, described as “highly offensive” and an example of Holocaust inversion.

Jewish graduate of Cornell

Julia Hyman killed in Manhattan shooting

Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Cornell graduate, identified as one of four victims in Monday's tragic Manhattan shooting. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff issues a heartfelt statement mourning her loss.

After antisemitic remarks

Cornell cancels performance of singer

Cornell University removes singer Kehlani from its Slope Day concert lineup following backlash over her antisemitic and anti-Israel comments.

Trump administration freezes funding for Cornell and Northwestern

Trump administration freezes over $1.7 billion in federal funding for Cornell and Northwestern universities amid ongoing antisemitism investigations.

Cornell anti-Israel activist ordered to surrender to ICE

Pro-Israel watchdog takes credit after Cornell pro-Palestinian activist is told to surrender to ICE.

Chaos at Cornell:

17 arrested as anti-Israel protesters interrupt peace discussion

An event at Cornell University, featuring former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, marred by unruly anti-Israel protesters who interrupted the event with antisemitic chants and verbal abuse.

Cornell prof. who lauded October 7 attack back to teaching

Cornell University professor Russell Rickford, who lauded Hamas’ October 7 terror attack on Israel as “exhilarating” and “energizing”, is back teaching at the school.

On 1st day of classes:

Anti-Israel protesters vandalize Cornell administrative building

On the first day of the new academic year, anti-Israel vandals break door, spray anti-Israel messages at Day Hall.

Cornell student who threatened Jews sent to prison

Patrick Dai, a former Cornell University student who posted statements threatening violence against Jewish people on campus, sentenced to 21 months in prison.

Anti-Israel Cornell University protesters disband peacefully

In a rarity, Cornell pro-Palestinian encampment disbands with neither arrests nor deal.

Amid antisemitism on campus:

Cornell University President steps down

Cornell University President Martha Pollack insists her departure is unrelated to anti-Israel protests and displays of antisemitism on campus.

Cornell student pleads guilty to threats to shoot Jewish students

Lawyer for student who posted threats to shoot, stab students in campus kosher dining hall says posts were misguided attempts to draw attention to Hamas atrocities.

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

A pamphlet sent to NYC students warns that Cornell University has become dangerously full of antisemitic incidents.

Cornell University cancels classes following student's arrest

Cornell University cancels classes Friday following arrest of student for antisemitic threats.

Cornell University:

Student criminally charged after threatening Jewish students

21-year-old Patrick Dai, a junior at Cornell, federally charged in connection with threats to Jewish students at the university.

Following threats:

Jewish students at Cornell urged to avoid kosher dining hall

Jewish students at Cornell University advised to avoid kosher dining hall after threats to Jews were posted on university discussion forum.

Cornell professor 'exhilarated' by Hamas massacre issues apology

Cornell professor apologizes for saying he was ‘exhilarated’ by Hamas attack, as campus Israel battles continue.

Cornell lecturer praises invasion as 'exhilarating'

A lecturer at Cornell University praised the 'challenge to Israel's monopoly of violence.'

Cornell hosts prof on Yom Kippur who compared Jews to Nazis

University panel discussion taking place on Yom Kippur also features prof who supports BDS and claims Israel 'blows up Palestinian homes.'

An effort to get me fired for criticizing the BLM Movement

This is not just about me. It’s about the intellectual freedom and vibrancy of Cornell and higher education institutions and society. Op-ed.

Cornell student gov't rejects anti-Israel divestment resolution

Student Assembly at Cornell University votes 15 to 14 to reject anti-Israel divestment measure.

3 swastikas drawn on Cornell campus

Swastikas drawn in residential area of Cornell University in 3 separate incidents in 9 days.

Anti-Semitic fliers found at Cornell University

Posters reading "Just say no to Jewish lies!" discovered on the campus of Cornell University. School president condemns.

African-American students decry foreign African students

Black students at Cornell University say African, Caribbean immigrants 'disproportionately' represented at the expense of African-Americans.

Joint Israeli-US project to 'bring NYC back to the future'

Cornell University and Israel’s Technion institute open high-tech campus in NY.

Cornell President Denies ISIS Welcome on Campus

Skorton takes stab at damage control after dean revealed on video welcoming ISIS and Hamas training camp on campus.

Cornell Dean Welcomes ISIS and Hamas on Campus

Undercover video sting shows Cornell's assistant dean of students, Joseph Scaffido, agreeing to an Islamic State training camp on campus.

Think Tank Names 'Top Ten' Colleges for Anti-Semitism in the US

'Jew Hatred on Campus' awareness campaign names several top-ranking universities as worst environments for American Jews.

Cornell, Technion Win Contest to Build NYC Campus

Cornell University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa win a contest to build an engineering campus in NYC.