The University of Houston chapter of the national Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has closed as the university and fraternity investigate allegations that hazing by a group of students injured a person earlier this month.
On Nov. 3, a non-UH student was sent to the hospital after alleged hazing that university officials described as physical abuse, forced consumption and public humiliation. The person was released from the hospital, and some members of the UH chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity were accused, according to information from the university.
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Several days later, the university was notified that the Pi Kappa Pi national organization was conducting an investigation of its own and placed the local chapter on interim suspension. On Nov. 14, local chapter members voted to close the chapter.
The university is conducting its own investigation in coordination with law enforcement, and the accused students could face criminal charges, officials said.
“UH is committed to cultivating a campus culture based on respect, dignity and accountability,” officials with the university said in a written statement.”The University is actively connecting with students affected by these incidents to ensure they have access to support services, including counseling, academic assistance and housing resources.”
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