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Hazing Concerns Prompt University of Virginia to Expel 1 Fraternity, Suspend 3 Others

Concerns about hazing have prompted the University of Virginia to terminate one local fraternity and suspend three others on its Charlottesville campus, the school said Wednesday. The university said in a statement that the Pi Kappa Alpha chapter had “engaged …

Family Sues Fraternity for $28M Over Pledge’s Hazing Death

The family of a Virginia Commonwealth University fraternity pledge who died from alcohol poisoning in a 2021 hazing is suing the fraternity for $28 million. A police investigation found that Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old who had received a bid to …

LSU Frat Member Faces Hazing Charges; Victim Hospitalized

A fraternity member was arrested on Nov. 2 on charges including hazing in connection with an incident that reportedly hospitalized a Louisiana State University freshman. University police arrested Phi Kappa Psi member Terry Pat Reynolds II on charges of criminal …

Family of California University Student Sues Fraternity, Saying Hazing Led to Death

The family of a university student who died in 2018 after what they say was a hazing incident has sued a fraternity they claim is responsible for his death. KABC TV reported. The family of Tyler Hilliard said that the …

Duke University Suspends 2 Fraternities, Limits 3rd Amid Hazing Probe

Duke University has suspended two fraternities and is limiting activities at a third pending a hazing investigation. Duke spokesman Keith Lawrence confirmed to The Herald-Sun on Saturday that Delta Tau Delta and Pi Kappa Phi were suspended, along with new …

2 Fraternities at East Carolina University Shut Down Over Hazing, Alcohol Infractions

Two fraternities at East Carolina University have been closed by their national organizations following investigations into alcohol and hazing infractions. Local media outlets report school officials announced Monday that Delta Chi National Fraternity will close its local chapter immediately for …

3 Fraternities at University of North Carolina Suspended for Hazing

Three fraternities at a University of North Carolina campus have been suspended for hazing and other infractions. The Charlotte Observer reports that the UNC Charlotte’s Office of Student Conduct says Delta Chi, Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Sigma Kappa have …

Clemson University Fraternity Hazing Death Settled for $250K

A judge has approved a $250,000 settlement between Clemson University and the family of a student who died during a fraternity pledge run nearly three years ago. Judge Robin Stilwell on Thursday approved the deal that Clemson reached with Tucker …

South Carolina’s Clemson University Settles Lawsuit Over Fraternity Pledge Death

The family of a university student in South Carolina who died falling off a bridge during a pledge run has settled its lawsuit against Clemson University and the fraternity. Court records filed Thursday show Tucker Hipps’ parents reached the deal …

Penn State Making Changes to Greek System After Pledge Death

Penn State is making changes to its Greek system, including taking control of the previously self-governing fraternities and sororities, following the February death of a pledge. The university’s board of trustees approved a set of changes during a meeting Friday. …