The University of Maryland has directed fraternities and sororities on campus to cancel social and recruiting events after reports of unsafe activity.
According to FOX 5 DC, university officials wrote letters to fraternity and sorority presidents on Friday informing them of the suspension. The letter did not state that the alleged misconduct was unambiguous, instead describing it as “activity that threatens the safety and well-being of members of the university community.”
The suspension applies to all organizations affiliated with the College Park Campus Fraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, representing 21 fraternities and 16 sororities, respectively.
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The University of Maryland has directed 21 fraternities and 16 sororities on campus to cancel social and recruiting events after reports of unsafe activities. (Getty Images)
He will be suspended indefinitely pending an investigation, the letter said.
Fraternities and sororities are prohibited from contacting new or prospective members and may not host events where alcohol is present.
The University of Maryland’s suspension comes days after the University of Virginia suspended its Kappa Sigma chapter on February 21 following an alleged hazing incident. The University of Virginia’s Interdisciplinary Council also imposed three-week suspensions on all chapters “for the following reasons.” It is important to respect the current situation and take steps to prevent fogging. ”
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The University of Virginia’s Kappa Sigma chapter has been suspended after a pledge who had been drinking heavily fell down the stairs and hit his head, requiring hospitalization.
In 2021, Virginia Commonwealth University student Adam Oakes died after a fraternity hazing incident, which led to the passage of anti-hazing legislation and a settlement of nearly $1 million from the university to Oakes’ family.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
