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Bowling Green 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.

2021

Hazing · Pi Kappa Alpha (Delta Beta chapter)

A 20-year-old pledge died of alcohol poisoning in March 2021 after a chapter initiation event built around finishing a bottle of alcohol.

Status: Eight former members pleaded guilty or were found guilty on charges including reckless homicide, hazing and furnishing alcohol to a minor (2021-2022); two were acquitted of involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide (2022). Family settled its lawsuit with BGSU for $2.9 million (Jan 2023); court documents show more than $7 million in payouts from the fraternity and individuals.

Response: BGSU permanently expelled the chapter in April 2021 and adopted an anti-hazing plan including a prevention coordinator; Ohio enacted tougher hazing penalties.

Source 1 (2023-01)Source 2 (2023-01-24)

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