Overview
- The university placed the Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter on interim activities suspension Wednesday, barring it from hosting, attending or sponsoring any events while investigations continue.
- Court documents show a student told UAPD she was sexually assaulted by two fraternity members at a party on Aug. 26, saying she woke in a dark room with no pants or underwear, did not recall consenting and later found a bruise on her throat.
- The Dean of Students Office’s suspension letter cites unregistered social events and allegations the chapter provided alcohol to minors on Aug. 26 and Sept. 29, orders the chapter to meet with the office by Oct. 26 and forbids members from contacting alleged victims or their families.
- Sigma Phi Epsilon’s national organization has suspended the members identified and said it does not tolerate sexual misconduct, and the U of A had placed the chapter on probation earlier in 2026 over hazing allegations.
- Both the University of Arizona Police Department and the Dean’s Office are investigating, and the case could result in campus disciplinary action and a possible criminal inquiry that would affect students’ safety oversight and the campus Greek system.