“It is always regrettable to reach this juncture in our relationship with a recognized student organization, but it is especially regrettable when the organization has a long and meaningful history at Penn State,” Sims said. In a written statement, Damon Sims, vice president for Penn State Student Affairs, intimated this action was used as a last resort. It can no longer participate in or organize any functions or activities, including universitywide events such as Homecoming and Thon. Pi Kappa Alpha is appealing the university’s decision.Īs a result of the current university suspension, Pi Kappa Alpha loses all rights and privileges as a recognized student organization. He also said the organization hopes to continue to work with the university, which it’s had a relationship with since 1913. The frat’s international organization did not directly address the violations outlined by the university but, in a written statement provided to the Centre Daily Times, Justin Buck - executive vice president of the frat’s international organization - said he supported the chapter’s decision to operate independently. 24 over violations that included prohibited alcohol use and failure to comply with the university’s efforts to make it “safe, successful and sustainable.” The frat also declined to participate in the university hearing that led to its suspension. “The university does not support groups operating independently and strongly discourages students from maintaining or seeking membership with this organization or interacting with this organization in any way,” the news release said. According to a Tuesday news release from the university, that means the frat will not be subject to Penn State’s educational and preventive programming or monitoring efforts - “which makes any activities extremely risky.” in State College isn’t going anywhere.īecause the frat’s international organization has not suspended the chapter, the fraternity intends to operate independently without university recognition or oversight.
Penn State has suspended the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity through fall 2025 after finding “multiple and repeated violations” of university policy over more than two years - but the frat at 417 E.
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