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Inside Higher Ed published an overview of the state of the admission cycle for institutions coming out of the pandemic. The enrollment picture for most regional public colleges is looking less promising than in previous years, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and overall decline in applications. This seems to be the case for most smaller colleges, especially in states facing population outflow. More well-known institutions and states with population…

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The Associated Press reported that Virginia Commonwealth University expelled Delta Chi Fraternity for violating policies on hazing and alcohol. The fraternity had been on suspension for the past three months following the death of student Adam Oakes, who was pledging the fraternity. A medical examiner concluded that Oakes’ cause of death was alcohol poisoning. The Richmond police are still investigating the death of Oakes.

Fifteen Alpha Tau Omega…

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The Associated Press and Inside Higher Ed, among other outlets, are reporting that Bloomsburg University has terminated its fraternity and sorority life program and is severing ties with all national and local fraternal organizations affiliated with the university. The university action follows the death of a sorority member who died in an apparent accident, along with a series of conduct violations—including violations of the university’s anti-hazing…

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USA Today, ABC News and other national news outlets offered coverage of the indictment of eight current/former Bowling Green State University (BGSU) students in the death of fellow BGSU student and fraternity brother Stone Foltz. Charges range from involuntary manslaughter to hazing. The attorney for the Foltz family said the charges are one step in the right direction, but government and university leaders must do more to end hazing.

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Inside Higher Ed offered an update on a recent discussion of revisions to the Panhellenic Recruitment Eligibility policy. In a statement, National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) CEO Dani Weatherford said there “is a need for further consideration and research to ensure that all [NPC] members have an understanding of the implications of any potential [recruitment eligibility policy] changes. The current policy, which was specifically adopted to ensure…

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In coverage published last week, Inside Higher Ed provided a review of the discussion within the sorority community about the potential revision of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) recruitment eligibility policy. The piece includes comment from NPC’s Dani Weatherford, who says that NPC will "continue to engage the larger Panhellenic community to look for ways to break down barriers in the recruitment process and make the community more…

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Various outlets continued to report on the aftermath of recent hazing deaths, including reporting from The Columbus Dispatch about REACH Act legislation being reintroduced to the U.S. Senate to combat hazing in higher education. Additionally, ABC News offered coverage with Stone Foltz’s parents speaking out about their son’s death at Bowling Green State University.

The Chronicle of Higher Education (view PDF) previews a pending vote within the National…

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Following the death of a Bowling Green State University (BGSU) student last week, national news outlets continue to cover the aftermath. This included coverage of the introduction of new anti-hazing legislation in Ohio and students at BGSU calling for justice. NBC News and Yahoo News also offered coverage drawing connections between multiple recent student deaths with connections to hazing allegations. Finally, The New York Times (PDF version) offered…

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In a piece syndicated in business journals nationwide (including in Boston, Charlotte, and Chicago), Biz Journals writes that universities are focusing attention on fraternities and sororities as COVID-19 cases rise. Following interviews with officials at National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), the piece highlights NPC’s “Stop-the-Drops” public health campaign and highlights the move to virtual recruitment as an…