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University of Connecticut

What has been reported publicly about abuse at this school, newest first. Each entry describes its legal or disciplinary status as reported and links to the original source.

2015

Hazing · Pi Kappa Alpha

UConn withdrew recognition of Pi Kappa Alpha for hazing members and hosting parties with alcohol available to underage students while on probation.

Status: Found responsible through the university conduct process.

Response: Recognition revoked in March 2015.

2014

Hazing · Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Members allegedly forced students to drink alcohol and perform degrading acts at a March 2014 party at the chapter's off-campus house.

Status: Found to have endangered student health and safety and provided alcohol to minors through the university conduct process.

Response: Five-year suspension.

2013

College staff misconduct · Accused: former music professor and former department head

Years of abuse: late 1960s-2013

A longtime music professor and former department head was accused of molesting boys decades earlier at a summer camp and a Virginia school; a state-commissioned investigation also found widespread misconduct with UConn students and that university officials knew of child-abuse allegations by 2003 but did not act.

Status: Not criminally charged as of 2014; an independent investigation found evidence he inappropriately touched boys at a camp in the early 1990s and a middle school student in 1969, and found widespread policy violations with students.

Response: Placed on paid leave and barred from campus in June 2013; investigation faulted administrators for failing to act; he retired effective April 1, 2014 before disciplinary proceedings concluded.

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