Cornell Political Union
Coverage of Cornell Political Union in the Nexus archive.
- 'Came out of nowhere': Cornell student says president's confrontation is unlike anything seen on campus
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff was involved in a confrontation with anti-Israel student protesters, which sparked controversy and questions about conduct and free speech on campus. The incident occurred after an Israel-Palestine debate hosted by the Cornell Political Union. Kotlikoff claimed the students were harassing and intimidating him, while the students alleged that he hit them with his car.
- Cornell president accused of backing car into protester says he was victim of 'harassment'
Cornell President Kotlikoff was accused of backing his car into a protester after an event hosted by the Cornell Political Union. The incident occurred when students surrounded his car to prevent him from leaving. Kotlikoff claims he was a victim of 'harassment'.
- Cornell students accuse university president of hitting them with car after campus Israel-Palestinian event
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff was accused of striking students with his car after a campus event, but he claims he was a victim of harassment and intimidation. The incident occurred after an Israel-Palestinian debate series hosted by the Cornell Political Union. Students allege that Kotlikoff backed into one student and ran over another's foot before driving away.