Sigma Nu Suspended by Nationals, Not School

National Fraternity Responds to MTSU Situation

FratBoyNews.com initially reported on the revocation of Sigma Nu's charter at Middle Tennessee State University on January 17th, 2007. At that time there was little detail as to how the decision was came down, other than some vague references to hazing. Sigma Nu's national Office released a statement clarifying the situation.

The national Sigma Nu organization was initially tipped off to the hazing allegations by a call to their "Hazing Hotline" in November of 2006, and MTSU had apparently received a tip-off around the same time. The national chapter and the school launched separate investigations. However, the two organizations came to very different conclusions. While MTSU found no evidence of wrong doing, Sigma Nu's national office voted to revoke the chapters charter.

The Murfreesboro Post reported "Sigma Nu’s Regent (national president) John R. Pitts stated, 'Sigma Nu Fraternity always seeks to work in partnership with host institutions and we did so in this matter...' Pitts added that he is hopeful that the Fraternity’s decision in this matter will be respected by the University. 'We look forward to the day when Sigma Nu can be re-established at Middle Tennessee State University,' said Pitts."