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Pi Kappa Phi Shuts Down University of Houston Chapter After Hazing Probe

Campus police are pursuing a criminal case with potential expulsions for those found responsible.

Overview

  • The national fraternity closed the Beta Nu chapter after finding violations of risk-management and conduct rules, following a Nov. 14 vote by members to surrender the charter.
  • Pi Kappa Phi placed the chapter on interim suspension on Nov. 6 and notified the university, which began its own review that day.
  • University-provided background describes alleged hazing that involved physical abuse, forced consumption and public humiliation.
  • A non-University of Houston individual was hospitalized on Nov. 3 after one of the incidents and has since been released.
  • UH has opened Student Code of Conduct cases and the University of Houston Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation, while the university is connecting affected students to counseling, housing and academic support.