University of Georgia

Hazing · Sigma Chi (Delta chapter)

A mandatory report alleged that incoming freshmen were punched and made to drink excessive alcohol on Aug. 9-10, 2025; Sigma Alpha Epsilon was also named in the complaint.

Status: Athens-Clarke County Police investigated (August 2025); in October 2025 UGA said no evidence of hazing was found and the chapter could resume activities; no charges reported.

Response: UGA paused new member activity and referred the matter to police; national fraternity opened its own investigation.

Hazing · Phi Kappa Theta (Delta Rho chapter)

UGA found the chapter responsible for hazing in connection with a Sept. 7, 2022 incident.

Status: University finding of hazing violation (Conduct Regulation 12.1), 2022.

Response: Suspended Oct. 11, 2022 through Jan. 1, 2023; probation through Oct. 15, 2023.

College staff misconduct · Accused: former mathematics professor

Years of abuse: 2014-2019

Multiple former students and faculty members (at least seven, per an attorney) reported sexual misconduct by a longtime mathematics professor, with claims dating to at least 2014; a graduate student filed a campus police report in 2019 describing misconduct beginning in 2017.

Status: UGA's Equal Opportunity Office found Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy violations and recommended termination; he denied acting unlawfully and resigned in October 2019.

Response: UGA barred him from campus and removed him from teaching during the investigation; after his resignation he remained barred from academic buildings and student-life facilities.

Hazing · Kappa Alpha Psi (Zeta Iota chapter)

UGA police alleged that pledges of the Kappa Alpha Psi chapter were struck with fists during an initiation ritual at a member's home in January 2014; police said some were injured but none needed medical treatment.

Status: Eleven chapter members turned themselves in on misdemeanor hazing charges; their attorney denied pledges were beaten and called the charges unfounded.

Response: UGA suspended the chapter while the case was investigated; the student affairs office had alerted police to possible injuries.

Hazing · Kappa Sigma

Current and former members were investigated for alleged hazing, alcohol and drug violations involving pledges.

Status: National organization expelled the chapter and revoked its charter (2010-2011); UGA reopened its investigation in January 2011; alumni appeal reported pending.

Response: Kappa Sigma national suspended then expelled the chapter; UGA reopened its inquiry.

Hazing · Pi Kappa Phi (Lambda chapter)

Members allegedly paddled pledges during initiation, according to an anonymous complaint investigated by UGA.

Status: Chapter suspended by UGA through Jan. 1, 2011 under a disciplinary agreement (March 2010); no police involvement reported.

Response: Suspension, alcohol ban, live-in adviser requirement and three years of probation.