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UL fraternity, sorority on interim suspension

Posted at 6:30 PM, Oct 17, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-18 19:30:35-04

UPDATE: KATC has obtained a statement from Sigma Chi Fraternity.

“Sigma Chi International Fraternity is aware of allegations of potential policy violations in our Lambda Psi chapter and we are currently investigating. We look forward to collaborating with the administration of University of Louisiana-Lafayette on the matter. Sigma Chi is proud to be a leader in the fraternal world through the implementation of policies and programs that focus on healthy and safe practices that contribute to a meaningful fraternal experience.”

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The Delta Delta Delta sorority and Sigma Chi fraternity and have been placed on interim suspensions pending an investigation,  according to a University of Louisiana at Lafayette statement.

Here is the statement released by the University:

Two Greek organizations at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette have been placed on interim suspension pending investigations. 

UL Lafayette Dean of Students Margarita Perez said Wednesday that the University has received allegations about Sigma Chi fraternity and Delta Delta Delta sorority.

“We take all allegations seriously and have paused both organizations’ activities while we thoroughly investigate the claims,” she said.

The University will take appropriate action, based on the findings of the investigations, Perez added.

The allegations against both organizations have not been released.