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Florida State University

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.

2020

College staff misconduct · Accused: former molecular biology professor

Years of abuse: 2020

An FSU investigation concluded in 2020 that a distinguished professor of molecular biology sent a graduate student sexually explicit emails, invited her to travel with him and kissed her neck.

Status: Found responsible for sexual misconduct in a university investigation concluded in April 2020; he acknowledged the emails and disputed some allegations.

Response: Suspended without pay for two weeks; he resigned a few months later.

Source 1 (2021-11-16)Source 2 (2021-11-16)
2019

College staff misconduct · Accused: former associate director, Family Institute

Years of abuse: 2019

An FSU investigation completed in May 2020 found that an associate director of the university's Family Institute pressured a student to get drunk, hugged her forcefully, and bet another student $50 that he could have sex with her by semester's end, in 2019.

Status: Found responsible for sexual misconduct in a university investigation (completed May 2020).

Response: FSU fired him; the University of West Florida later said it would not employ him after learning of the findings.

Source 1 (2021-11-16)Source 2 (2021-11-20)
2017

Hazing · Pi Kappa Phi (Beta Eta chapter)

A 20-year-old pledge died of alcohol poisoning in November 2017 after a fraternity event where pledges were reportedly given bottles of liquor to drink.

Status: Nine members charged with 'College Hazing-Cause Injury or Death' in January 2018; prosecutors offered plea deals in 2018; 2026 reporting states all nine served jail time ranging from 30 days to one year. Florida passed a 2019 hazing law named for the victim.

Response: Pi Kappa Phi national revoked the chapter's charter on Nov. 10, 2017; FSU placed all fraternity and sorority activity on indefinite suspension in November 2017.

Source 1 (2017-11-10)Source 2 (2017-11-08)Source 3 (2018-01-17)Source 4 (2018)Source 5 (2026-07-27)
2012

Multiple · Sigma Nu (Zeta Zeta chapter)

An 18-year-old FSU student reported she believed she was sexually assaulted after losing memory at a Sigma Nu house party in late August 2012. FSU police investigated the case as a drug-assisted sexual battery.

Status: Investigated by FSU police as a suspected drug-facilitated sexual battery; no charges were reported at the time.

Response: Sigma Nu's national office suspended the chapter, citing an unauthorized social event and alcohol misuse.

Source 1 (2012-09-28)

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Entries summarize public news reports, court filings and official records. Allegations are unproven unless a court or official body has ruled. Report a Frat is not affiliated with any school or fraternity. Last updated 2026-10-16.