The university revoked recognition of Beta Theta Pi fraternity in light of recent events and investigation for at least five years and also impossed strict regulations on the Greek community.
The Interfraternity Council announced this morning that members of its executive board who are in Phi Kappa Psi fraternity are stepping down from their positions, including IFC president Alex Frederick. Dean Vetere will take over as president.
Following the death of student Timothy Piazza after he fell at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house, the fraternity's dancers will not be allowed to participate in THON this weekend.
State College Police said excessive alcohol consumption and hazing may have played a role in student Timothy Piazza's death. Police also said that the night of Piazza's fall was bid acceptance night for Beta Theta Pi.
Penn State released a statement today promising Greek life will undergo significant changes in light of the death of student Timothy Piazza. Piazza passed away Saturday morning at Hershey Medical Center as a result of traumatic injuries sustained Thursday night when he fell down the basement steps at Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
The Interfraternity Council is hosting a candlelight vigil on Old Main this Sunday to honor Timothy Piazza, a Penn State sophomore whose life was cut tragically short last Thursday.