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College Park, Maryland

University of Maryland, College Park

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.

2024

Hazing · Unnamed fraternities (five chapters remained under investigation)

Court records cited alleged hazing including forced heavy drinking, paddling, cigarette burns and forced cold exposure; one student reportedly treated for suspected hypothermia.

Status: University suspended 37 IFC/Panhellenic chapters' activities March 1, 2024, lifted for most March 15, 2024; five chapters remained under conduct investigation; four fraternities sued the university in federal court.

Response: Greek-wide activity suspension and conduct investigation.

Source 1 (2024-03-15)

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