University of New Hampshire cuts Pi Kappa Alpha

Moderator:  The University of New Hampshire ceased recognition of its troubled Pi Kappa Alpha chapter for hazing and miscellaneous run-ins with police.  Here is a link to the story.

And an excerpt:

According to Erika Mantz, director of UNH Media Relations, the Gamma Mu chapter of Pike exhausted its right to appeal and was notified of the decision by UNH on April 8.

Mantz stated that the fraternity has “demonstrated a pattern of violating university policies and had numerous troublesome interactions with the UNH and Durham police departments.”

“Members of the University’s Greek system are expected to adhere to the university’s rights, rules, and responsibilities as well as specific Greek policies around social events and hazing,” Mantz said. “A variety of policy violations have been addressed through the office of student life and the university conduct system over a period of several years.”

In addition, Mantz noted that members of the fraternity have been given multiple opportunities to work with university officials to address member behavior.

Pike’s national headquarters has also suspended the chapter.

Moderator: Ironically, the chapter’s last Facebook posting included an antihazing message. https://www.facebook.com/UNHPikes/