UMD appoints Devin Walker as new fraternity, sorority life director
Walker has served as the director of fraternity and sorority leadership development at the University of Southern California since June 2022.
A public database of hazing and sexual assault incidents will make Greek life safer
A more detailed public record would make Greek Life safer and stifle unsubstantiated rumors.
UMD fraternities reportedly engaged in hazing and physical abuse, court filings show
The alleged activities included chapter members being beaten with paddles, burned with cigarettes and torches and laying on nails, the documents said.
UMD lifts cease and desist order for 32 IFC, PHA chapters
Five Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters will remain under university investigation.
4 fraternity chapters petition for restraining order against UMD administrators
The plaintiffs are this university’s Theta Chi, Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity chapters along with other anonymous students.
UMD hires consulting firm to interview IFC, PHA members for Greek life investigation
Chapter members are currently prohibited from holding events with alcohol and communicating with new members about fraternity and sorority-related matters.
UMD fraternity, sorority members speak out against cease and desist order
The cease and desist order prevents current members of fraternities and sororities from talking to new members about “Greek-letter organization activities.”
UMD places cease and desist order on all IFC and PHA fraternities, sororities
The order came after this university received notice of chapters conducting activities that posed threats to community members’ "safety and well-being."
‘SNAPPED’: Before and after a UMD alumna’s breaking point in Greek life
Lucy Taylor made a podcast exploring her trauma from Greek life. Now, she’s preparing for a second season.