St. Louis, Missouri
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.
SLU reported a physical hazing incident involving its Alpha Eta Rho chapter on April 27, 2026, and its Department of Public Safety issued a timely warning.
Status: Chapter suspended by the university for at least one calendar year (2026) while the investigation continues.
Response: Suspended from campus events and functions. Individual students face the conduct process.
A former SLU field hockey player said she was sexually assaulted in 2006 at an off-campus party hosted by two fraternity members. She sued the university, alleging it removed her from the team after she reported the assault and handled the report poorly.
Status: Alleged in a civil lawsuit against the university. A federal judge granted SLU summary judgment in December 2012, finding its response reasonable. Her attorney said she would appeal.
Response: SLU said her team suspension was due to poor grades and defended its response in court.
A former Saint Louis University student alleged in a 2012 lawsuit that a Jesuit priest, who later served as the university's president, sexually abused her during a counseling session in the late 1960s. A second woman separately alleged he abused her in 1983 while she was studying abroad.
Status: Alleged in civil lawsuits that he and the university denied. The former student's suit against him and SLU settled for $200,000 in 2016 shortly before trial. The second woman's claims settled for $181,000 in 2003 and $82,000 in 2016.
Response: Saint Louis University was a defendant and settled the former student's lawsuit.
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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.