Penn State Suspends Sigma Pi Following Hazing And Misconduct Reports

Sigma Pi suspended for hazing, continues operating off campus without Penn State recognition

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Despite being suspended by Penn State for serious hazing violations, the Sigma Pi fraternity is continuing to operate off campus without university recognition. The suspension, which took effect July 17, followed a months-long investigation into allegations that included physical and mental abuse, forced drinking, and other forms of coercion, according to the university. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ‘We had to suffer,’ P…

Penn State Suspends Sigma Pi Following Hazing And Misconduct Reports

Penn State has placed the Sigma Pi fraternity on an indefinite suspension following a misconduct and hazing investigation, effective July 17. An investigation was launched in March after Penn State received multiple reports of alleged physical and mental abuse, forced alcohol and substance consumption, forced physical activity, and forced servitude. The fraternity was given the opportunity for remediation during proceedings, but it decided to wi…

Sigma Pi suspended for hazing, now operating independently

Penn State has placed the Sigma Pi fraternity on indefinite organizational suspension for a minimum of four years starting July 17 for hazing violations, the university announced Thursday.

Penn State Fraternity Suspended After Hazing Investigation, Continues to Operate Independently

Penn State has suspended a fraternity following a hazing and misconduct investigation, but the chapter continues to operate independently without university recognition, the school said on Thursday. Sigma Pi, which has a house at 303 Fraternity Row in State College, was placed on indefinite suspension effective July 17 after it was found in violation of the university's hazing policy . Penn State's Office of Student Accountability and Conflict R…