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UMD suspends club tennis team after KKK-linked graphic sent to rivals

The University of Maryland indefinitely suspended its club tennis team after members sent emails containing racist imagery, including a symbol associated with the Ku Klux Klan, to other universities ahead of a fall invitational tournament. The graphic, which targeted Black and African American people, was discovered by Howard University’s team and UMD Recreation and Wellness staff on Saturday. UMD President Darryll J. Pines apologized, suspended the entire team, referred the incident to police, and required the team to forfeit its matches. An investigation is underway by the Office of Student Conduct, with Howard University demanding formal accountability and sensitivity training.

via The Washington Post|

#college-sports #education #howard-university

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UMD Suspends Club Tennis Team After KKK-Linked Graphic Sent to Rivals

The University of Maryland (UMD) indefinitely suspended its club tennis team after members circulated a tournament program containing racist imagery targeting Black and African American people. The graphic, which included symbols associated with the Ku Klux Klan, was shared via email with other university teams ahead of a fall tournament in College Park. UMD Recreation and Wellness discovered the content on Saturday and immediately suspended the entire team, not just the individuals who sent the emails, pending an investigation by the Office of Student Conduct. The team forfeited its matches, and student leaders issued apologies to rival teams. The incident has been referred to the UMD Police Department, and Howard University’s team has demanded formal accountability and sensitivity training.

via NBC News|

#college-sports #howard-university #racism

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UMD Suspends Club Tennis Team After Racist Imagery Sent to Rivals

The University of Maryland has indefinitely suspended its club tennis team after members sent emails containing racist imagery to other universities ahead of a fall tournament. The graphic, which targeted Black and African American people, was discovered by Recreation and Wellness staff on Saturday. While only some members sent the messages, the entire team was suspended pending an investigation by the Office of Student Conduct. The team forfeited its matches, and student leaders apologized to other tournament participants. The incident has been referred to the university police department.

via NBC4 Washington|

#club-tennis #college-park #racism

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University of Arizona Halts All Fraternity Activities Amid Wave of Misconduct Probes

The University of Arizona has placed all 21 Interfraternity Council chapters on interim activities suspension after nearly half faced misconduct investigations. Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman cited severe violations, including assault, drug use, and hazing, noting that some cases are under criminal review. While the suspension bans social events, chapters in good standing may resume operations after advisers attend mandatory meetings. The move follows a summer warning from President Suresh Garimella and aligns with a national surge in scrutiny regarding Greek life safety.

via AZ Family|

#campus-safety #education #greek-life

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Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders after discovering approximately 30 injured, partially clothed pledges in a sweltering basement of an off-campus house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were covered in condiments and showed signs of physical assault. The incident occurred at an Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter unrecognized by the university but still recognized by the national organization, which has since suspended the local chapter.

via NBC News|

#alpha-epsilon-pi #crime #hazing

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Madison police arrest AEPi leaders after hazing incident involving 30 pledges

Madison police arrested the president and vice president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured pledges in a basement. The suspects, both 20, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity, unrecognized by UW-Madison since 2015, is cooperating with authorities, while the university investigates potential student misconduct.

via The Daily Cardinal|

#alpha-epsilon-pi #crime #hazing

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"Pro-Palestinian Protester Disrupts UC Berkeley Law School Dean's Dinner, Sparks Free Speech Debate"

A pro-Palestinian student disrupted a congratulatory dinner at the home of UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, delivering a speech about the Israel-Hamas war and refusing to leave. Video footage showed the student calling for the university to divest from corporations involved in Israel’s war, while Chemerinsky and his wife repeatedly asked her to exit the dinner. Chemerinsky expressed profound sadness over the disruption and stated that any student who disrupts future events will be reported to student conduct.

via Fox News|

#education #erwin-chemerinsky #free-speech

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"UC Berkeley Dean Confronts Antisemitic Protester at Student Dinner"

Dean Erwin Chemerinsky of the University of California, Berkeley School of Law expresses profound sadness over the disruption of a dinner event for graduating students by a group of students with a political agenda, involving antisemitic posters and a speech about the plight of Palestinians. Despite the disruption, the dean asserts that the dinners will continue with security present and any student who disrupts will be reported for violating the student conduct code.

via Berkeley Law|

#antisemitism #berkeley #education