Category: College and University Hazing
The Hidden Dangers of Secrecy and Tradition in Greek Life: Reflections from A&E’s Houses of Horror (Part Two)
The Role of Tradition and Power in Greek Life Tradition often plays a vital role in shaping the identity of fraternal organizations, frequently celebrated as the glue that binds members together, fosters loyalty, and creates a sense of belonging. Yet, this loyalty can sometimes create a culture of secrecy and tradition that lead to the… Continue reading »
Senate Passes Stop Campus Hazing Act, Landmark Legislation to Combat Hazing on College Campuses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senate Passes Stop Campus Hazing Act, Landmark Legislation to Combat Hazing on College Campuses [Washington, DC, December 11, 2024] Today, the United States Senate passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing hazing on college campuses nationwide. The bill, which previously passed the House of Representatives, will now… Continue reading »
Celebrating the Historic Passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act
After more than a decade of concerted advocacy, research, and collaboration, we are thrilled to announce the passage of the Stop Campus Hazing Act—a monumental step in the fight against hazing. This federal legislation, which amends the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act – renamed from ‘Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime… Continue reading »
The Power of Leadership in Preventing Hazing: How Institutional Commitment Makes All the Difference
Hazing remains a significant problem nationwide, harming students and undermining college and university missions. As organizations and institutions work to address hazing, robust and visible leadership is critical to meaningful and sustainable change. Institutional commitment to hazing prevention, with clear, visible leadership and support, can make a significant difference. Senior leaders from 25 colleges and… Continue reading »
The Importance of Reporting Hazing: From a Sister Who Lost Her Brother
The Importance of Reporting Hazing: From a Sister Who Lost Her Brother In this guest blog post, Preston Hazelwood, sister of Lofton who was killed by hazing at the University of Kentucky in 2021, shares her perspective on the importance of reporting hazing. Following her brother’s death, Preston interned with StopHazing as a Research-to-Practice Intern… Continue reading »
Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life – Reflections from A&E’s Series
This post kicks off a series inspired by A&E’s powerful Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life. While this series specifically references fraternity and sorority life, it should be noted that hazing isn’t exclusive to fraternities and sororities- it’s an issue that extends to sports teams, clubs, and other groups. However, fraternity and sorority… Continue reading »
What to Consider Before Joining a New Group: Tips from College Students
Guest Writers: Eleanor Tyne and Ella Allan-RahillFebruary 2024 Starting college, we were both interested in joining many clubs to get acquainted with our institutions and make some friends. There were many groups available, from varsity sports to academic clubs, performing arts, and more. Both of us have joined groups and left groups as we’ve tried… Continue reading »
Partnership Announcement: Family channels grief into gift to support UMaine’s hazing prevention research
November 14, 2023 | Last week, the University of Maine shared Family channels grief into gift to support UMaine’s hazing prevention research, detailing a generous gift from Jolayne Houtz and Hector Martinez, establishing the Samuel Martinez Hazing Prevention Fund at the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, in honor of their son,… Continue reading »
Student Journalist Creates Video Highlighting Campus Hazing, A Taboo Topic with Long-Term Damaging Effects
October 23, 2023 Guest writer: Ella Allan-Rahill, Student Research-to-Practice Intern* As a student intern with StopHazing, it is always exciting to see the hazing prevention work of others my age. Earlier this year, Jillian Taylor, a recent graduate and student journalist at Southern Methodist University (SMU), created a video discussing her perspective on the hazing… Continue reading »
Next Cohort of Hazing Prevention Consortium Launches with 11 Colleges and Universities
October 19, 2023 StopHazing is launching a new cohort of the Hazing Prevention Consortium™ (HPC) with eleven colleges and universities this Fall. The HPC is a multi-year research-to-practice initiative using a public health approach to build an evidence base for hazing prevention on college campuses. Members come from select colleges and universities that have demonstrated… Continue reading »