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UW-Platteville Temporarily Suspends Men’s Cross-Country Season Amid Hazing Investigation
The university said it will provide support and counseling as the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Compliance and Integrity investigates hazing allegations.
- UW-Platteville officials announced the temporary suspension of the men's cross-country season on Tuesday, following an investigation into alleged hazing and student-athlete conduct violations.
- Chancellor Tammy Evetovich received an initial report of allegations on Sept. 1, requested additional information on Sept. 2, and received it on Sept. 3 before suspending team activities on Sept. 4.
- Coach James Akita has been on paid administrative leave since Sept. 4 while the Wisconsin Administration Office of Compliance and Integrity investigates the allegations.
- The university is providing counseling and support resources to students involved, with UW-Platteville spokesperson Melanie Platt-Gibson stating the institution remains committed to protecting student privacy and cooperating with the review process.
- Officials will not provide further comment while the investigation proceeds, emphasizing the university's priority to protect student well-being and privacy throughout the review of the conduct allegations.
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UW-Platteville temporarily suspends men’s cross country season over hazing investigation
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has temporarily suspended the 2026 men’s cross country season and placed the coach on leave as the university opens an investigation into allegations of hazing.
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UW-Platteville has suspended its men’s cross country season and put its coach on paid leave as it investigates hazing and other student-athlete conduct violations, the university announced Tuesday.
UW-Platteville suspends men’s cross-country season amid hazing investigation
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has temporarily suspended its 2026 men’s cross-country season while officials investigate allegations of hazing and student-athlete conduct violations.
·Milwaukee, United States
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