The Untold Story Podcast with Martha MacCallum: Campus Crisis Managment & The Cornell Title IX Allegations
Hanna Stotland • October 8, 2026
Following high-profile sexual assault allegations at Cornell University involving fraternity life and substance abuse, questions over higher education institutions and their safety policies are coming under fire.
Independent educational consultant and crisis management expert Hanna Stotland describes the complexities of campus sexual misconduct investigations and the role of drugs and alcohol in these cases. She shares advice for parents navigating safety and communication with college-aged students
The Cornell rape investigation is sparking discussions on what needs to be done to prevent sexual assault on college campuses. Hanna Stotland, an independent admissions consultant who previously advised one of the men named in Jane Doe's lawsuit, joins CBS News.
The Lead With Jake Tapper - Hanna Stotland
Hanna Stotland featured on Michael Smerconish Podcast
The shocking details in a woman’s lawsuit against Cornell University, a fraternity, her sorority, and (most infamously) seven of her fellow students have ricocheted through the nation. By now you have likely heard the broad strokes of the case: “Jane Doe” says she went to Chi Phi fraternity one night, quite intoxicated, and two men had simultaneous sex with her (consent for the encounter is disputed). Later, one of them posted on Snapchat that there was “free pussy” in the house. What exactly happened after that is harder to parse, but now, Doe has brought a lawsuit against multiple entities alleging that she was gang-raped and that the crime was not taken seriously by the people that should have handled it. Read the article here >
College admissions expert Hanna Stotland, JD joins Chris Bell to talk about second chances in college admissions.
Hanna Stotland’s Unconventional Path as a College Consultant
Hanna Stotland, JD has been an independent educational consultant specializing in crisis management for two decades. In this conversation with Hilary Lefitz from The College Advisor, she discusses how to avoid the pitfalls of drug and alcohol abuse as student and other dangers of campus life.
A past mistake doesn’t have to end a student’s college journey.
College admissions expert Hanna Stotland, JD shares insight with U.S. News & World Report on why students should align their school choice with long-term career goals and geographic outcomes, especially outside the top-ranked programs.
Hanna’s journey and philosophy offer insight and encouragement for families facing obstacles in education.
