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 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.
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."
New Greek Life alcohol guidelines ban hard liquor from most chapter events
The changes went into effect Sept. 1.