| Incident report |
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| Timeline: • Date of hazing incident(s): Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 • Date reported: May 29, 2026 • Dates of investigation: June 5, 2026–July 9, 2026 • Date of responsible finding: July 8, 2026 |
| Description: Following an investigation, the University found sufficient evidence to support that Kappa Sigma had engaged in hazing activities beginning Fall 2025 through Spring 2026, including the following: • It is more likely than not that the New Member Program required, caused, coerced, or forced new members to engage in activities that caused physical harm or threat of harm. • New members were coerced or forced to engage in personal acts of servitude, including driving brothers for social engagements. • Serving/Providing alcohol to new members during multiple events. |
| Violations: • 03. Abusive Conduct • 04. Endangering Behavior • 06. Hazing • 10. Misuse of Alcohol • 17. Violation of Federal, State, and Local Law • 19. Abuse of the Student Conduct System |
| Did the hazing violation involve the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs? • Yes |
| Sanctions: • Chapter Suspension effective July 9, 2026- September 1, 2036. • While under suspension, the chapter is considered not in good standing and is no longer recognized at the University of Rhode Island. |
| Outcome(s): • As a result of these findings, Kappa Sigma Fraternity accepted responsibility for all charges during the student conduct administrative process on July 8, 2026. |
