Judge grants in part and denies in part Ithaca College’s motion to dismiss Title IX lawsuit

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • April 1, 2026

A United States district judge granted in part and denied in part Ithaca College’s motion to dismiss the civil lawsuit filed by Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance. The Feb. 27 order dismissed the plaintiff’s Title IX deliberate indifference claim, while the plaintiff’s Title IX hostile environment and retaliation claim still remains.

Sexual violence at Ithaca College reveals issues within survivor justice systems

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer • December 11, 2025

In September 2024, a first-year student reported that two male students assaulted her in her on-campus residence hall: one who raped her and one who sexually assaulted her and assisted in the rape.

Editorial: IC fails to address widespread Title IX inadequacies

By The Ithacan • December 11, 2025

Ithaca College’s Title IX infrastructure is inadequate to ensure the safety of its students. 

Ithaca College professor files response opposing college’s motion to dismiss Title IX case

By Kaeleigh Banda, Eamon Corbo, and Julian DeLucia • June 30, 2025

Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, filed a memorandum in opposition to Ithaca College’s motion to dismiss his civil lawsuit July 18.

Ithaca College professor files Title IX lawsuit claiming anti-LGBTQ+ environment

By Prakriti Panwar and Kaeleigh Banda • May 9, 2025

Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, filed a civil lawsuit against Ithaca College on April 30. Hougham, through his attorneys, claims that he experienced a “hostile sexual environment” and anti-LGBTQ+ work environment on campus. 

Title IX case against Ithaca College and former associate dean closes over a year since filed

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer • May 4, 2025

The Title IX court case against Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, has closed after a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice was filed May 3.

Title IX lawsuit against Ithaca College and former associate dean settles after mediation

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025

On Feb. 26, U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Coombe, ordered the council involved in the Title IX court case against Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, to file a status report or stipulation of dismissal by April 11.

Editorial: Title IX is an unfulfilled promise to trans student athletes

By The Ithacan • February 19, 2025

Title IX has been a beacon of protection since it was passed in 1972, but it is also a rather weak promise. Students are at the whim of rotating administrations who use policies like Title IX as cannon fodder for their own interests.

Return to Trump-era Title IX rules raises alarm for transgender protections

By Eamon Corbo, News Editor • February 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Regulations, which expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students, were rescinded after a Jan. 9 Federal Court ruling. The changes in Title IX along with President Donald Trump and his administration’s return to Washington, D.C., have created concerns among Ithaca College students and faculty over the protection of transgender students.

Building a legacy: The role of women leaders in NCAA growth

By David Schurter, Co-Sports Editor • December 4, 2024

As of the 2024–25 academic year, there are 425 colleges and universities that fall under the NCAA’s Division III for athletics. Among those schools, 147 have female directors of athletics, which represents the highest ratio across every division in the NCAA.

Q&A: Sports media professor contributes to Olympics gender equality publication

By Jacob Infald, Senior Writer • November 19, 2024

Ellen J Staurowsky, professor in the Department of Sports Media at Ithaca College is helping to change the sporting landscape worldwide through her advocacy work in Title IX, pay equity in sports and representation of women in sports media.

Community expresses concern about Title IX lawsuit against former associate dean, IC

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • March 8, 2024

As Ithaca College students returned to campus in January for the start of Spring 2024, many learned of a sexual abuse, harassment and Title IX lawsuit filed by a student against the college and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications.