U. terminates Sigma Nu fraternity, citing 'egregious' hazing, policy violations

SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah on Tuesday announced it terminated Sigma Nu’s fraternity chapter recognition, ending the fraternity’s affiliation with the U. for at least six years.

The termination comes after an investigation into allegations of hazing new members during the fall 2024 and spring 2025 recruitment period for new members.

In a May letter to Sigma Nu leaders, Vice President for Student Affairs Lori McDonald called the chapter’s pattern of hazing new recruits and violations of university policy “egregious,” adding the chapter has had a history of alcohol-related violations and destruction of property over the past six years

The investigation, which began in January, confirmed a number of incidents, including:

Coerced consumption of alcohol and unregistered parties.