HOUSTON – The University of Houston said its Beta Nu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi has been closed after the fraternity’s national office found evidence of hazing and violations of the organization’s risk-management policies.

In a statement the university provided Monday, school officials said the national headquarters of Pi Kappa Phi informed UH that the chapter had been closed following an investigation. The chapter’s membership voted Nov. 14 to surrender its charter to the national organization, the statement said.

“The events investigated are deeply disturbing and represent a clear violation of our community standards,” the university said. “While only a small group of students are alleged to be involved, the University does not tolerate hazing in any form.” The statement commended Pi Kap

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