hazing

Universities in Ohio are preparing for a new law that cracks down on hazing by student organizations, such as fraternities and sororities, by making specific violations a felony.

University officials from around Ohio spoke with Gov. Mike DeWine Tuesday in support of hazing reform, as lawmakers in Columbus consider drafting a proposal to create legal penalties for hazing on college campuses. Gov. DeWine included a plea to eliminate hazing in a regular coronavirus update Monday following the death of a Bowling Green University student during a hazing incident. The governor said he supports proposed changes to legislation from Ohio Sen. Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard).

A Buckeye Valley High School graduate died after an alleged hazing incident involving alcohol at Bowling Green State University, his family's attorney…

Two more members of a now-defunct fraternity at Ohio University have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from hazing that led to a student’s death two…

Three former fraternity members have pleaded guilty on charges related to the hazing death of Ohio University student Collin Wiant.Wiant, 18, died in…

Three Ohio State University fraternities were suspended for violating rules on hazing and alcohol, the school said Friday.Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Pi, and…

Just over a year after the death of her son at Ohio University, Kathleen Wiant says the indictment of nine people is an important step toward finding…

An Athens County grand jury has indicted nine people in relation to the death of Ohio University student Collin Wiant.Wiant died at 45 Mill Street in…

Ohio University has suspended all 15 Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities on the Athens campus in light of hazing allegations involving multiple…

A fraternity under fire after the death of its pledge member has been expelled from Ohio University. A university release sent Tuesday stated “hazing and…