KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee officials have informed that the Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order has been suspended for four years due to repeated hazing and alcohol violations.
The chapter was notified Friday morning and the suspension will last until spring 2025.
For more details on the chapter's conduct history visit GoGreek site.
“Working closely with Kappa Alpha’s national organization, we made the necessary decision to suspend the Pi chapter," Vice Chancellor for Student Life Frank Cuevas said. Hazing and misconduct have no place in fraternity or sorority life at the University of Tennessee, and we will continue to uphold our commitment to create a positive, healthy culture for our students.”
According to a release, Kappa Alpha was founded at UT in 1883 and is the fifth oldest chapter on campus. There are 155 current members.
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is working with KA House Corporation to determine who will occupy the house.