Category: StopHazing News

StopHazing and the University of Virginia’s Gordie Center Partner to Advance National Research and Prevention of Hazing

StopHazing & Gordie – Press Release / Partnership Announcement StopHazing and the University of Virginia’s Gordie Center are pleased to announce a joint development agreement to support the updating and expansion of the National Study on Student Hazing — the most comprehensive nationwide assessment of student hazing experiences and hazing prevention efforts across higher education.…  Continue reading »

Driving Culture Change: How the Hazing Prevention Consortium is Transforming College Campuses

Across the country, colleges and universities are working with students to redefine what community looks like — replacing outdated, harmful traditions with healthy, inclusive practices that cultivate belonging without harm. At the center of this transformation are the dedicated liaisons from institutions participating in the Hazing Prevention Consortium (HPC), StopHazing’s research-to-practice initiative. The HPC or…  Continue reading »

Matching for change: Your gift doubled this November

Thanks to the generosity of several families and leaders, all gifts made to the Lives Remembered, Futures Protected Campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact up to $25,000. This moment is more than a campaign milestone—it’s a collective opportunity to advance research, prevention, and change. At our recent virtual event, advocates, researchers, and families…  Continue reading »

Transparency Reports: A Guide for Students and Families

 Introduction The Clery Act is a consumer protection law that requires every college or university in the U.S. to disclose safety information. The Stop Campus Hazing Act amendment incorporates hazing as a Clery-reportable crime. As a result, every college or university that receives federal funding is required to publish hazing transparency reports by December 23,…  Continue reading »

Your NHAW Starter Pack: Data + Tools for Real Change

Help shine a light on hazing during National Hazing Awareness Week You could save a life by sharing hazing prevention resources from HazingInfo and StopHazing National Hazing Awareness Week (NHAW), happening September 22–26, 2025, is a powerful opportunity for students, families, and campus professionals to raise awareness and take action to prevent hazing.  HazingInfo and…  Continue reading »

StopHazing Welcomes Abby Boyer as New Policy and Prevention Specialist

StopHazing, leading national organization dedicated to hazing prevention and education, today announced the addition of Abigail (Abby) Boyer as Policy and Prevention Specialist. Abby will serve in this part-time role, providing critical leadership for policy and prevention initiatives related to hazing and its intersections with other forms of interpersonal violence. In this new role, Abby…  Continue reading »

StopHazing Welcomes Dr. Laura Santacrose as Research & Practice Consultant

Experienced Public Health Scholar and Hazing Prevention Practitioner Joins StopHazing Team StopHazing, the leading organization dedicated to hazing prevention through research-based initiatives, today announced the appointment of Dr. Laura Santacrose, DrPH, MPH, as Research & Practice Consultant. In this part-time role, Dr. Santacrose will collaborate with the StopHazing team and support research initiatives in coordination…  Continue reading »

StopHazing and HazingInfo.org Welcome Sierra Medina as Communications & Outreach Specialist

Experienced nonprofit communications professional to drive awareness and engagement for leading hazing prevention organizations. StopHazing and HazingInfo.org are pleased to announce the appointment of Sierra Medina as Communications & Outreach Specialist, effective immediately. In this full-time role, Medina will lead communications and outreach efforts for both organizations, working to amplify their mission of ending hazing…  Continue reading »

New Hazing Laws in North Carolina and Missouri: State Policy Updates That Strengthen Campus Safety

Honoring Lives, Advancing Hazing Prevention Recent updates to hazing laws in North Carolina and Missouri mark essential progress in the national effort to address and prevent hazing. The changes are connected to the stories of Harrison Kowiak and Danny Santulli, young men whose lives were forever changed due to hazing. Their families have shown extraordinary…  Continue reading »

Is Your Campus Ready to Post a Hazing Transparency Report?

StopHazing | Your December Deadline is Coming: What to Know About Hazing Transparency Reports Under the new federal requirements established by the Stop Campus Hazing Act, all colleges and universities are required to begin posting and maintaining public hazing incident transparency reports. These reports are intended to ensure accountability, raise awareness, and prevent future harm…  Continue reading »