University of Missouri fraternity no longer investigating its members for racial slurs

Delta Upsilon officials let their members know this week that the fraternity is no longer investigating reports of racial slurs used by members last month. According to a letter obtained by ABC17 News, the chapter has received a Title IX hearing request from the University of Missouri for the incident. The letter also mentioned fraternity officials were made aware of other incidents involving the chapter as well and are still investigating them. They happened in late August and early September, and the Office of Student Conduct at the university has also requested a hearing.
Officials said in the letter that the fraternity was already on disciplinary probation on Monday, Sept. 25, for the incidents that happened in August and early September. The suspension occurred after allegations that members of the fraternity had used racial slurs against members of the Legion of Black Collegians. That remains in place for now, but officials stress it’s because of the new incidents and not the racial slurs. The university’s actions will limit chapter activities through spring 2017. “The Missouri Chapter has had a strong track record of success and alumni support throughout its 92 years. However, the alleged incidents being investigated are deeply concerning. We are committed to ensuring the chapter is a positive contributor to the Missouri campus community,” wrote Delta Upsilon Executive Director J ustin Kirk.