The University of Arizona announced expanded campuswide hazing‑prevention measures today, reaffirming its commitment to student safety after a Dean of Students investigation found multiple violations of the Arizona Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct, including hazing and conduct that endangered student safety.
University leaders said the stepped‑up efforts will accelerate and broaden existing programs aimed at preventing hazing, educating students and holding organizations accountable. “Every student deserves to belong to organizations that build leadership, character and lifelong friendships in a safe environment,” Provost Patricia Prelock said. “Hazing has no place at the U of A, and we will continue investing in prevention, education and accountability to protect our students and strengthen a campus culture built on safety, respect and belonging.”
Key actions announced include convening fraternity and sorority student leaders, university officials and national organization representatives at the start of the fall semester to reaffirm expectations around conduct and safety; expanding anti‑hazing education to more student organizations; and moving required hazing prevention training for fraternity and sorority new members earlier in the membership process…