Dallas, Texas
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.
SMU ordered the chapter, already on deferred suspension for hazing, to cease all activities while it investigated new hazing allegations.
Status: University investigation opened February 2018; chapter already on deferred suspension through spring 2019 for prior hazing.
Response: Cease-all-activities order pending investigation.
SMU found that in spring 2017 the chapter forced new members to drink alcohol, eat hot peppers until vomiting, do calisthenics and servitude, deprived them of sleep, and paddled members.
Status: Chapter suspended by SMU in 2017 following Office of Student Conduct findings; return not before 2021.
Response: SMU suspended the chapter and closed its house to events; national cited risk-management violations.
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