UT-Arlington suspends Greek social events amid 'allegations'

[TexasTowelie]

The University of Texas at Arlington has suspended all social activity at its Greek life organizations, officials said Wednesday.

The move is due to "recent allegations and concern for the well being of our community," according to a letter to students from Lisa Nagy, UT-Arlington's vice president for student affairs. Her letter included a link where students could anonymously submit a report regarding any incident involving fraternities or sororities.

When asked what prompted the decision and for details of any ongoing investigations into potential wrongdoing related to fraternities or sororities, UT-Arlington spokesman Joe Carpenter told The Dallas Morning News in a statement that, "We are unable to comment on any specific allegations at this time. Regarding any alleged sexual assaults, we are unable to discuss any details of possible investigation in these matters."

Carpenter's statement noted that the university was committed to students' "safety and security" and that the actions stem from the culture of the fraternal community both at UT-Arlington and nationally.

Read more: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2019/04/03/ut-arlington-suspends-fraternity-sorority-social-events-culture-concerns

[Susan Calvin]

1. I have always thought

that this sorority fraternity business, at least the way it seems to be commonly interpreted in this country, is a travesty of the Greek ideals anyway.