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University of Arizona Suspends 6 Fraternities Amid Investigations - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
newsweek.com · 2026-10-06
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Claim 1 of 6Not checkedThe University of Arizona has suspended six of its fraternities amid ongoing investigations into drugs, alcohol, physical assault and hazing.View evidenceHide evidence
As statedsix fraternities
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Claim 2 of 6Not checkedThe suspensions were announced in a memo from Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman, who said her office has been inundated with reports of misconduct and cannot keep up.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 6Not checkedThe six suspended fraternities are Zeta Beta Tau, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Theta Xi and Phi Gamma Delta, and all IFC chapters were placed on 'Interim Activities Suspension' until chapter leaders meet with Lieberman.View evidenceHide evidence
As statedsix fraternities; all IFC chapters
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Claim 4 of 6Not checkedThe interim suspension bars chapters from participating in, sponsoring, attending or hosting activities, but club business meetings are still allowed.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 5 of 6Not checkedA chapter returns to good standing after a leader attends a mandatory advisers meeting, with meetings scheduled over several days in Bear Down Gym and Nugent 100.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 6 of 6Not checkedFormer Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg said an interim suspension is appropriate when a university faces credible allegations involving hazing, assault, drugs or other threats to student safety.View evidenceHide evidence
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The Hazing Program Assessment (HPA): validation of a brief measure of hazing knowledge, confidence, and beliefs.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH · 2026 · PubMed
A Mother’s Story:
Hazing · Crossref
Alcohol interventions for Greek letter organizations: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 1987 to 2014.
2016 · Europe PMC
From solidarity to isolation: Why do doctors distance themselves from colleagues accused of an offence?
Indian Journal of Medical Ethics · 2026 · PubMed
Ill Met by Moonlight:
Hazing · Crossref
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