University of Arizona

Multiple · Multiple Interfraternity Council chapters

With misconduct reports involving nearly half of IFC chapters, including assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior, the Dean of Students suspended activities of all 21 IFC fraternities; some matters are under criminal investigation.

Status: Activities suspension of all IFC chapters announced October 5, 2026; largely lifted by October 12, 2026 with five fraternities (reported as Delta Chi, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Tau Gamma, Zeta Beta Tau, Zeta Psi) still under investigation.

Response: University-wide fraternity activities suspension pending adviser meetings; UAPD involved in criminal investigations.

Hazing · Sigma Alpha Mu

Allegations included burns from hot liquids (a witness said boiling butter was poured on two new members), forced drinking, alcohol poisoning and hospitalizations; police found cocaine during a search of the chapter house.

Status: Some members face criminal charges of hazing, assault and drug possession (2026); university non-recognition until June 2031 announced July 29, 2026.

Response: Activities suspension April 2026; UA withdrew recognition until June 2031.

Hazing · Sigma Tau Gamma

The university alleged new members were forced to drink large amounts of alcohol and swallow live goldfish and were subjected to screaming, degradation and threats.

Status: Placed on activities suspension by the university in September 2026 pending investigation.

Response: Activities suspension.

Hazing · Sigma Phi Epsilon

A report alleged that in fall 2025 new members were sleep-deprived, forced to drink, 'kidnapped' and made to do calisthenics, and that members used illegal drugs.

Status: Immediate activities suspension in May 2026 pending Dean of Students investigation; later on probation through May 2027 after findings of hazing and alcohol violations.

Response: Activities suspension, then probation.

Sexual assault · Sigma Alpha Mu

A freshman reported being sexually assaulted at the fraternity house in August 2017; she filed a $2.5 million notice of claim alleging the university failed to protect students from predatory fraternities.

Status: Accused indicted by a grand jury on one felony sexual assault count (Feb 2018); $2.5 million notice of claim filed against UA February 2018; outcomes not reported in source.

Response: UA declined comment citing pending litigation.

College staff misconduct · Accused: former track and field coach

Years of abuse: 2016

A former University of Arizona track and field athlete reported abuse by her former coach, who later assaulted her.

Status: Convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to five years in prison.

Response: The university said it referred the report to law enforcement and moved to terminate the coach; the State of Arizona paid the athlete nearly $1 million to settle.