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University of Minnesota

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.

2018

College staff misconduct · Accused: former Humphrey School of Public Affairs professor

Years of abuse: 2018

A Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation found that a Humphrey School of Public Affairs professor used his position of power to sexually harass a graduate student in 2018, including sexual comments in front of classmates.

Status: Found by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to have sexually harassed a graduate student.

Response: Under a 2021 settlement with the state, the university paid the student $75,000, gave her tuition-free completion of her degree and agreed to prevention steps at the Humphrey School.

Source 1 (2021-12-17)
2015

Sexual assault · Delta Upsilon

Members committed sexual assaults, mostly at chapter events, in spring 2015, according to university disciplinary findings.

Status: University discipline: one member was expelled after being found responsible for at least two sexual assaults, and another was suspended. The national fraternity temporarily suspended the chapter in February 2017.

Response: The national headquarters suspended all chapter operations pending investigation.

Source 1 (2017-02-18)Source 2 (2017-02-21)
2015

Hazing · Sigma Alpha Epsilon

A March 2015 complaint covered hazing, harm to a person, alcohol violations and providing alcohol to minors.

Status: The university found the chapter responsible in June 2015 and suspended it until June 2017; two appeals failed.

Response: Suspended, with extended probation and education to follow.

Source 1 (2015-10-22)
1985

College staff misconduct · Accused: former assistant men's hockey coach

Years of abuse: 1984-1985

Former Gopher hockey players alleged that an assistant coach sexually abused players using a blindfold scheme, and that the university let him resign instead of investigating after players reported him in 1985.

Status: Alleged in a 2021 federal civil lawsuit; the coach denied the allegations.

Response: The university hired an outside law firm in 2020 to investigate.

Source 1 (2020-02-24)Source 2 (2021-05-14)

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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.