Sorority at University of Pittsburgh suspended for alcohol violation

PITTSBURGH — Another University of Pittsburgh sorority has been placed on suspension. According to the University, they violated their social probation by having alcohol at a social activity.

The university is being tight-lipped about the incident, but it comes on the heels of a critical report about hazing.

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Kappa Kappa Gamma is the sorority in question, and according to a statement from the university, “An investigation has begun, and the sorority has been placed on interim suspension of registration while the investigation takes place.”

According to the University's online Hazing Report, the school has investigated 11 anti-hazing violations within campus organizations since 2016.

In light of recent Greek life tragedies, including the death of Penn State student Timothy Piazza in 2017, policies have changed. Last October, a statewide anti-hazing law was signed that holds anyone accountable for behavior that jeopardizes the safety of others.

Some Pitt students believe their university is taking the needed precautions to eliminate potentially dangerous behavior.

"When an incident happens the university responds effectively and I think they're being a good leader for universities around the area as well," Pitt junior Frank Meeteer said.

The national organization for Kappa Kappa Gamma sent WPXI the following statement:

"We are working with the university and we continue to support our Gamma Epsilon Chapter. We hope you understand, we are unable to share any further information related to our membership."

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