Fraternity Chapter Reaches Agreement With Penn State to Resolve Hazing Allegations

A Penn State fraternity chapter and the university have reached an agreement to resolve hazing allegations following a misconduct investigation that began earlier this year.

The Zeta Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity agreed to a one-semester suspension, which was served during the spring 2026 semester, and to implement “a comprehensive intervention plan” developed in collaboration with its national organization and the university, among other measures, according to a Penn State news release.

Penn State’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response started the investigation in January after receiving reports of alleged hazing that occurred during the spring 2025 semester, including “underage alcohol consumption, servitude, isolation and other practices inconsistent with University and fraternity expectations for new member activities,” according to the release.

During the investigation, the university says it learned the fraternity had already taken corrective actions in coordination with its national organization and alumni. Those included the removal of more than 70 members, along with additional education and training initiatives focused on chapter culture and accountability.

“Through a voluntary resolution process, the chapter acknowledged that aspects of its previous operations did not align with Penn State standards, fraternity expectations or member well-being practices,” the university wrote. “The chapter affirmed that no current members were involved in the historical conduct.”

Penn State recorded a finding of hazing in violation of the Student Code of Conduct by the chapter.

The intervention plan to which Lambda Chi Alpha agreed includes national and Penn State-led training, implementation of an approved new member education program, ongoing engagement with University staff and alumni advisers, participation in leadership development initiatives and regular progress meetings with the university, according to the release.

The chapter, which has a house a 351 E. Fairmount Ave. in State College, is also required to develop a hazing prevention program for the broader campus community and take measures to strengthen internal accountability.

“Hazing has no place at Penn State,” the university wrote. “The University remains committed to holding individuals and organizations accountable for actions that endanger the safety and well-being of students. Addressing hazing requires the collective effort of students, faculty, staff, alumni, national organizations and families to foster a culture that prioritizes respect, accountability and student safety.”

Ten fraternity chapters are currently suspended by Penn State, including nine for hazing violations. Most recently, Delta Chi was suspended for at least four years in April for hazing, alcohol and/or drug violations, and other university policy violations.

Another fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, was placed on interim suspension in April “for alleged violations of university policies and guidelines,” according to Penn State’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.