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University statement on nonviolent protest and admissions

Provost Michael Kotlikoff and Senior Vice Provost Barbara Knuth issued the following statement March 1:

Cornell University values civic discourse as essential to the academic mission and promotes public engagement as critical to inspiring future leaders. Disciplinary action resulting from responsible engagement in nonviolent protest will not jeopardize admission to Cornell.

Originally published in the Cornell Chronicle on