OAKLAND, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh has suspended the Phi Delta Theta fraternity while the university's police department investigates hazing allegations.
In August, Pitt lifted the social probation for the university's Greek Life organizations.
The interim suspension was announced during homecoming week.
"It's wild, especially being so close to my dorm. It's unfortunate," said Kaymar Mines, a freshman.
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In an email sent to Channel 11, a university spokesperson said the alleged incident happened during off-campus fraternity activities last week and that a member of the campus community reported the "concerning activities" to student affairs staff.
Students are praising the university for taking quick action to hold Greek organizations accountable.
"It's good that the Pitt Police are being responsible and investigating into any situations of hazing because I think it really is important that organizations stick to the code of conduct," said Lynn Dang, a freshman. "They should have programs to ensure that students know that hazing is not OK and not just a punishment so that they can go ahead and do it again and face some punishment. They need repercussions that are positive and teach people a lesson."
Channel 11 contacted Phi Delta Theta's Pitt chapter and have not heard back.
An official from the fraternity's national headquarters told our news partners at TribLIVE.com the organization is aware of the allegations and is cooperating with the investigation.
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