Fifth IU Bloomington Fraternity issued a cease and desist order

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University has placed Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. on cease and desist after a report of hazing.

The fraternity is the fifth to be placed on cease and desist since August.

Others on the list include:

  • Kappa Sigma, alcohol, endangering others, and hazing – on August 15
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., hazing – September 1
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon, hazing – October 10
  • Delta Upsilon, endangering others, and hazing – October 10

Indiana University has suspended all activities for the five fraternities until further notice.

On the university website, cease-and-desist status is defined as cease and desist is a temporary measure placed upon aspects of chapter operations when there is an immediate threat or ongoing investigation. During a cease and desist period, all organizational activities come to a halt within the chapter. Further acts of misconduct could lead to additional consequences such as suspension or expulsion from the university.

The Indiana University Bloomington campus has 28 fraternities.