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Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Cornell University has announced a complete ban on all parties at fraternity houses for the remainder of the academic year. The decision comes amid intense public backlash and criticism regarding how the institution handled allegations of a gang sexual assault that occurred in 2024. The survivor, identified in legal filings as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit last month alleging she was drugged and assaulted by multiple men at a campus fraternity event. The university's leadership is now facing faculty scrutiny and a potential vote of no confidence as the campus community grapples with safety concerns.

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Feeling undervalued drives women out of academia, survey finds

A recent survey has highlighted that feeling undervalued is the strongest factor driving women to leave academic careers. While past interventions frequently concentrated on work-life balance and motherhood, these findings suggest broader cultural issues within institutions. The persistence of gender imbalances at senior levels in universities remains a critical challenge. Addressing these disparities may require systemic changes beyond traditional family-support policies.

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Model links course design, psychological safety and guided AI use

Researchers at the University of Phoenix have introduced a new peer-reviewed study focusing on nontraditional online students. The research examines the intersection of stress, self-regulation, resilience, and generative AI. Titled "Designing for Persistence in Online Higher Education," the model provides a trauma-informed framework to improve student success and engagement in digital classrooms.

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