University of Arizona Suspends Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Amid Hazing Allegations
The University of Arizona has placed the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity on activities suspension following allegations of hazing, including forcing new members to consume excessive alcohol and swallow live goldfish, alongside experiencing verbal abuse.
Lafayette, IN, September 25, 2026 —
The University of Arizona has announced an immediate activities suspension for the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity chapter. This action follows allegations of hazing practices directed at new members.
The suspension was initiated after reports surfaced detailing severe hazing incidents. These allegations include forcing new fraternity members to consume excessive amounts of alcohol. Additionally, reports indicate that pledges were made to swallow live goldfish as part of the hazing rituals. Verbal abuse was also cited as a component of the alleged hazing activities.
The University of Arizona has not provided specific details regarding the timeline or the exact number of individuals involved in the alleged incidents. The contractor’s name or the specific administrative body within the university that made the decision was not provided. The duration of the suspension was also not specified in the initial reports.
Activities suspensions typically prohibit a fraternity or sorority from participating in or organizing any official chapter events, including social gatherings, philanthropic activities, and recruitment events, pending further investigation or resolution.
Sigma Tau Gamma is a national fraternity. The national organization’s response to the allegations and the university’s suspension was not immediately available. The University of Arizona stated its commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all students and indicated that it takes all allegations of hazing seriously.
The specific outcome of any potential investigations or further disciplinary actions remains pending. The university has not released information about whether any specific university codes of conduct were violated beyond the general term ‘hazing’. The amount of any potential fines or further penalties was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KOLD News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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