Bowling Green State Settles Hazing Death Lawsuit for Nearly $3 Million
The settlement is the largest payout by a public university in a hazing case in the state of Ohio.
The settlement is the largest payout by a public university in a hazing case in the state of Ohio.
About 55% of college students involved in campus organizations experience hazing and 40% report suffering significant negative effects.
Tim’s Law, inspired by the tragic hazing death of Penn State student Timothy Piazza, has been enacted in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Studies have found that in more than 43% of K-12 campus shootings, the gunman was currently enrolled at the school.
The allegations led USC to update its fraternity rules, which prompted eight of the fraternities to disaffiliate from the school.
The virtual event, happening Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, will also feature two keynotes, including a panel of previous Director of the Year winners, two general sessions, and two live raffles.
Adam Oakes’ hazing death has also prompted VCU to revise its fraternity and sorority rushing rules.
The Report and Educate About Campus Hazing Act would require hazing incidents to be reported as part of a college’s annual crime statistics and establish a comprehensive hazing prevention education program.
The separate hazing incidents involved football teams from Middletown Area High School and Mohawk High School in Pennsylvania.
Three more high school football teams are under investigation for alleged hazing and bullying incidents.