MEDIA STATEMENT

September 30, 2020

Media Contact:
Greg Ward, Director of Communications & SAGA Editor
noblemen@sigtau.org

STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA – On September 28, 2020, the Sigma Tau Gamma Board of Directors with the Chief Executive Officer made the decision to close the Alpha Psi Chapter at Pennsylvania State University, effective immediately.

In conjunction with Penn State University staff, a thorough investigation was conducted in response to allegations of hazing and a chapter culture not aligned with Sigma Tau Gamma’s core Principles.

The men who are initiated, still enrolled at Penn State, and are in good standing with the Fraternity will be moved to alumni status. Headquarters Staff is working with university administration to secure a future return date.

Hazing has no place in Sigma Tau Gamma. The actions taken will help improve the overall membership experience and build a foundation for the successful return to Penn State.

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ABOUT SIGMA TAU GAMMA FRATERNITY

Founded at the University of Central Missouri on June 28, 1920, Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity celebrated 100 years of brotherhood in 2020. In the last 100 years, the organization has called 193 campuses home and has more than 73,000 initiated members. With a current presence on 79 campuses from coast to coast, our membership includes more than 2,700 undergraduate men. The Headquarters, which is home to the Fraternity, Foundation, and WPN Housing Company, is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Visit https://sigtau.org for additional information.