University Of Alabama Fraternity Suspended Over Hazing

Hazing is a persistent and significant problem on many U.S. college campuses and the University of Alabama is no exception. An incident off campus in September of last year has led to a four-year suspension of the Eta Chi chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

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An investigation found new members had been, "...subjected to verbal and physical abuse, personal servitude, degrading activities, and the provision of alcohol and drugs during a 2025 hazing incident. " The results of the investigation were documented on the UA "End Hazing" website.

While other organizations on college campuses have had hazing issues, fraternities are often identified as one of the settings where hazing is most visible and most frequently reported.

At UA:

Five students were arrested and charged in connection with alleged hazing at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity in 2024.
In 2025-2026, several fraternities were found responsible for hazing violations according to the university's transparency reports. Organizations cited included Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi, Sigma Pi, and Sigma Tau Gamma. Sanctions ranged from probation to loss of university recognition.
This year, Delta Sigma Phi lost university recognition and access to its chapter house through 2030 following multiple hazing findings.

The Eta Chi Chapter, was first chartered at UA on February 8, 1975.

There has been no reaction so far from the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity national organization in Philadelphia.