The University of Maryland shut down social activities of its sororities and fraternities Friday amid a probe into unsafe recruitment.
Officials announced the suspension in a cease and desist letter to all Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association chapters, which represent 21 fraternities and 16 sororities, respectively.
The letter did not specifically mention hazing, but claimed the Greek Life groups were engaging in “activities that have threatened the safety and well-being of members of the University community.”
The alleged misconduct was not described in the letter.
The suspension will be in place indefinitely while the university investigates multiple reports regarding dangerous activities at the chapter’s ongoing new member initiation events.