UMD releases report with recommendations for fraternities, sororities on campus
The recommendations come more than a year after this university placed a cease and desist order on all IFC and PHA chapters last March.
Federal judge dismisses fraternities’ lawsuit against UMD about Greek Life suspension
This university placed a two-week pause on new member activities and events involving alcohol for all campus Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters on March 1, 2024.
UMD SGA passes resolution in support of national anti-hazing bill
The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires higher education institutions to disclose hazing incidents and develop programs to prevent it.
UMD community members promote students’ civil rights at event discussing Greek life
The event featured several speakers, including a university alum and former U.S. Representative Dennis Cardoza.
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.
3 fraternity chapters to continue lawsuit against UMD after cease and desist
The updated lawsuit alleges that the university “infringed thousands of students’ civil rights” during its pause of IFC and PHA organizations' activities.
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter sues UMD over Greek life suspension
In addition to Kappa Alpha Theta — a member of the Panhellenic Association — the lawsuit also lists six anonymous plaintiffs designated as Jane Does.
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.