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Mid-Michigan parents hope De La Salle incident can spark …
ABC News 12 – Nov 1, 2019
Almost 50% of college students say they were hazed before college, according to HazingPrevention.Org
Kent State’s Anti-Hazing Culture | Latest Updates
Kent Wired – Oct 21, 2019
National Hazing Prevention Week is organized by HazingPrevention.Org. National Hazing Prevention Week is an opportunity for campuses …
COMMENTARY: Should UHCL go Greek?
The Signal – Oct 21, 2019
Many organizations have now banned these harmful practices and work with programs like HazingPrevention.Org to stop them from taking…
The hidden effects of hazing: What parents need to look out for
10TV – Oct 11, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ohio (10TV) – Recent news of hazing allegations at Ohio University has parents thinking about protecting their kids.
Hazing Prevention Week presents opportunity for growth
The Student Printz – Oct 4, 2019
National Hazing Prevention Week 2019 took place Sept. 23- 27. What some students may not understand, however, is the significance of this …
UMaine observes National Hazing Prevention Week
The Maine Campus – Oct 1, 2019
National Hazing Prevention Week was established in 2007 by HazingPrevention.org, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of how to …
Pi Beta Phi sorority supports ‘National Hazing Prevention Week’
KRNV My News – Sept 26, 2019
According to the HazingPrevention.org, the organizers behind this week-long event, this is an opportunity for schools and organizations to …
National Hazing Prevention Week targets hazing through…
N.C. State University Technician Online – Sept 25, 2019
HazingPrevention.org, a sponsor of National Hazing Prevention Week, defines hazing as “any action taken or any situation created …
Campus Safety Report | The Gustavian Weekly
The Gustavian Weekly (blog) – Sept 25, 2019
… hazing Prevention Week activity at your school or club. HAZING PREVENTION IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY! (HazingPrevention.Org) …
Radford University Hosts Hazing Prevention Event
WDBJ7 – Sept 23, 2019
Students in Greek life at Radford University heard from the founder of hazingprevention.org Monday night to make sure they know what hazing …
What Happened When I Called Out My Fraternity For Hazing
The Good Men Project – Jul 28, 2019
At that point, a campus speaker I had been in contact with had referred me to HazingPrevention.Org™, a lead organization in the anti-hazing …
A UTA student nearly died from alcohol poisoning. Now a crackdown …
Dallas News (blog) – Apr 12, 2019
…shown that hazing continues to be a major problem on campuses, said Emily Pualwan, CEO and executive director of HazingPrevention.Org™.
Hazing on Campus: Will a high profile case change practices?
NewsCycle – April 9, 2019
NewsCycle reporter Alicia Preston speaks with Chrstine Vendel of the Patriot News, JD Prose of the Beaver County Times, Allegheny Times and the Ellwood City Ledger, and Emily Pualwan, the CEO and Executive Director of HazingPrevention.Org about hazing in American colleges.
Allegations of rape, hazing, and heavy drinking prompted UTA to shut…
Dallas News– April 5, 2019
…new reports have shown that hazing continues to be a major problem on campuses, said Emily Pualwan, CEO and executive director of HazingPrevention.Org.
Senate Bill Filed to Combat Hazing
CBS Austin – April 4, 2019
Anti-hazing advocacy group HazingPrevention.Org says this is a positive step forward. “We support that all states look at, create, or strengthen the hazing laws they have on their books,” said CEO and Executive Director Emily Pualwan.
Grieving parents share anti-hazing message at IUP
Indiana Gazette – Feb 19, 2019
The partnership also has support from HazingPrevention.Org, the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and Association of Fraternal …
Piazzas to speak at IUP, part of anti-hazing coalition
WTAJ – www.wearecentralpa.com – Feb 13, 2019
Other organizations within the fraternal community—HazingPrevention.Org, the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and Association of …
Love, Mom and Dad – Anti-hazing talk for members of Greek life tonight
The DePauw – Feb 10, 2019
According to HazingPrevention.org, “When students arrive at college, nearly half have already experienced hazing.” The effort is also …
Assignment
BBC News – Jan 30, 2019
Students die every year on college campuses across the US as a result of dangerous “hazing” rituals to initiate new members to a group to which they pledge .(HazingPrevention.Org featured)
Hazing Awareness and Prevention Event
Wagner College Newsroom – Jan 22, 2019
Using information obtained through resource guides found on https://hazingprevention.org/ and https://www.thetachi.org/hazing-defined, host a …
Lehigh Valley college hazing reports: From deadly serious to…
Allentown Morning Call – Jan 16, 2019
A website called HazingPrevention.org defines hazing as “any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, …
Pennsylvania becomes 45th state with an anti-hazing law
Education Dive – Oct 23, 2018
HazingPrevention.org is a nonprofit tracking state legislation on hazing that provides a variety of related resources, including an interactive map …
Nationwide guidelines change hard alcohol and hazing policies in…
Dailyuw – Oct 1, 2018
The NIC and NPC were joined by Hazingprevention.Org, the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, and the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values with goals to pursue anti-hazing legislation at the state and federal levels,
Hazing Prevention Week
The Stute – Sep 27, 2018
Stories like this one can be found on Hazingprevention.Org, where students share their hazing experiences and speak out against hazing with …
BU Greek life participates in National Hazing Prevention Week
Daily Free Press (blog) – Sep 27, 2018
An initiative of nonprofit HazingPrevention.org, National Hazing Prevention Week, which takes place Sept. 24–28, aims to educate students …
Florida State joins universities in promoting anti-hazing efforts
Tallahassee.com – Sep 26, 2018
The national awareness campaign is the product of HazingPrevention.Org., which initiated it 12 years ago. It is held the last full week of …
National Hazing Prevention Week
KERO 23 ABC News – Sep 25, 2018
According to HazingPrevention.org, “Hazing is any action is taken, or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, …
Hazing measure hangs in the balance
Sharonherald – Sep 24, 2018
… Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming, according to hazingprevention.org, a website focused on the issue.
Corman bill to crack down on hazing hangs in balance
Sunbury Daily Item – Sep 24, 2018
… Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming, according to hazingprevention.org, a website focused on the issue.
University observes National Hazing Prevention Week
Penn State News – Sep 23, 2018
Created by HazingPrevention.Org in 2007, The National Hazing Prevention Week is an initiative that focuses on educating university …
Corman bill to crack down on hazing hangs in balance
Sunbury Daily Item – Sep 20, 2018
… Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming, according to hazingprevention.org, a website focused on the issue.
Nationwide liquor ban won’t change local Greek life policy
Murray State News – Sep 20, 2018
24-28, 2018. One way for students to get involved with National Hazing Prevention week is to pledge against hazing at hazingprevention.org.
National Hazing Prevention Week
The Dynamo – Sep 20, 2018
… on campuses across the nation. To learn more information about National Hazing Prevention Week, please visit hazingprevention.org.
Hazing Prevention Education Works
Markets Insider – Sep 12, 2018
Emily Pualwan, CEO & Executive Director of HazingPrevention.Org, stated, “We now have over 40 universities in North America who have …
NSU Greek Life joins together to prevent hazing
The Northeastern – Sep 12, 2018
… Executive Council will be encouraging everyone to step up and take the hazing prevention pledge online at hazingprevention.org.”
After hazing deaths, parents unite with fraternities to make change
SFGate-10 September 2018
… groups such as the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and HazingPrevention.org.
After hazing deaths, parents unite with fraternities to make change
Washington Post-10 September 2018
… groups such as the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and HazingPrevention.org.
Parents of student who dies at Penn State Fraternity win national anti…
NJ.com – 09 August 2018
… who died after a night of drinking and hazing at a Penn State University fraternity last year, won a national award from HazingPrevention.org.
Piazzas Honored with Anti-Hazing Hero Award
State College News – 08 August 2018
Jim and Evelyn Piazza, the parents of Timothy Piazza, were honored with HazingPrevention.org’s 2018 Hank Nuwer Anti-Hazing Hero Award.
Piazza family nominated for Anti-Hazing Hero Award
The Daily Collegian Online – 08 August 2018
According to HazingPrevention.Org (HPO), the award recognizes nominated individuals who stood up to hazing in their organizations,…
Hazing is a Crime. Why Aren’t High Schools doing More to Stop It?
WFAA – 16 May 2018
The need to belong is very strong, so individuals and young men or women who are in teams will really want to do what they think is needed in order to belong to that team,” said Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, an Atlanta-area organization.
A Fresh Perspective on Greek Life
AGB – May 2018
In 2017, hazing deaths were confirmed at Penn State, Louisiana State University, Florida State University, and Texas State University, all within fraternities, according to Emily Pualwan, executive director at HazingPrevention.Org
Gregory Parks, East Hampton Native, Appointed To US Supreme Court Bar…
27east.com– 23 Apr. 2018
Gregory Parks keeps busy. The 43-year-old professor of law at Wake Forest University in North Carolina spends his days teaching classes dealing with the intersections of race and the law. Outside of class, Mr. Parks helps conduct training sessions for HazingPrevention.Org
Tougher Penalties for Hazing Likely in Pennsylvania
Philly.com–18 Apr. 2018
According to HazingPrevention.Org’s website, only about 10 states currently call hazing a felony in cases where serious injury or death occur.
Pa. Senate OKs ‘Tim’s law’: Anti-hazing penalties spurred by death of …
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette–18 Apr. 2018
According to HazingPrevention.Org’s website, only about 10 states currently call hazing a felony in cases where serious injury or death occur.
Was the alleged ‘rape game’ hazing or bullying?: Richland 44 schools …
Grand Forks Herald–14 Apr. 2018
The U.S. Department of Education says the impacts of bullying include depression and anxiety as well as suicide. HazingPrevention.Org, one of many groups trying to prevent the behavior, lists impacts such as emotional and mental instability and a feeling of losing control, as well as death from abuse.
Substance-free fraternity house movement growing in Greek life
CW33 – Mar 27, 2018
“When fraternity is done right,” says Warren, “you see engagement on campus go up; you see retention of students and persistence of graduation improve; and you see academic performance higher than the average student, as well.”
Freshmen Forced to Drink Alcohol from Penis Cup in Bizarre Hazing …
Newsweek– Feb 19, 2018
“Youth feel a strong need to belong and not be rejected and will subject themselves to things they know are wrong,” Emily Pualwan, executive director of the U.S. non-profit organization HazingPrevention.Org, told Newsweek. “And often, after it is over, they feel relief, a bond and tend to diminish the severity …
UPDATE: Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Temporarily Suspended for …
Loyola Phoenix–Feb 17, 2018
Angela Taylor, director of SAGA, said Loyola has several programs in place to deter students from participating in hazing, including a course from HazingPrevention.Org called Prevent.Zone, which was added to SAGA’s anti-hazing efforts fall 2017. The program will be required for all student organizations …
Hazing at Aussie Colleges
triplejHACK – Feb 19, 2018
Triple J Australian radio news program Hack interviews Emily Pualwan, Executive Director of HazingPrevention.Org about hazing practices and rituals.
Bad bill introduced by Tennessee legislator
Paris Post Intelligencer– Feb 4, 2018
Norm Pollard, a board member at HazingPrevention.Org and dean of students at Alfred University, stated: “The very nature of these unsanctioned groups can make them especially troublesome for universities. “What’s really problematic is they have no affiliation with an external oversight group
How parents can stop hazing before kids become victims — or …
Dallas News– Feb 1, 2018
… but news stories about school hazing offer parents an opportunity to broach the subject with their children, said Tracy Maxwell, founder of HazingPrevention.Org … Maxwell, a longtime Greek life consultant, spoke with The Dallas Morning News this week about hazing and what parents should be asking their …
Cindy Hipps, parents of child hazing deaths to band together in …
FOX Carolina–Jan 25, 2018
Movement, HazingPrevention.Org TM and NASPA. “Now is the time for these strong families to come together and create needed change to the current state of affairs within universities, high schools, middle schools and the criminal justice system,” Hipps stated in a news release.
Forney High School students arrested in hazing investigation
WFAA–Jan 25, 2018
“I think the case that you’re seeing in Texas is actually fairly typical,” said Emily Pualwan, executive director of the group, Hazing Prevention.Org. … is that cycle of abuse and students feel like ‘I went through this initiation, I went through this rite and now I’m going to inflict this on the next class’,”
Hazing death leads to fraternity’s 10-year ban from Pennsylvania
ABA Journal– Jan 9, 2018
A Pennsylvania judge has banned the fraternity Pi Delta Psi from operating in the state after the hazing death of Chun Hsien Deng, a 2013 freshman pledge. Prosecutors brought criminal charges against the fraternity, and it was found guilty of aggravated assault and involuntary manslaughter, the New York ..
After a hazing death, a judge bans a fraternity from Pennsylvania
Washington Post– Jan 8, 2018
The Baruch College case is significant because the fraternity — Pi Delta Psi — is being held directly responsible for the death, said Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, a nonprofit advocating for reform on college campuses. “Often, the argument is that the members acted on their …
Driven by multiple levels of fear, hazing remains an unspoken yet …
Dailyuw–Jan 4, 2018
According to HazingPrevention.org, over 50 percent of college students in group-oriented organizations have experienced it. Not every student may experience hazing first hand, but it’s safe to say that when examined critically, its presence in campus groups is baffling. Hazing is the practice of forcing new …
Quotation of the Day: Colleges Lean on Fraternities to Keep It Safe
New York Times- Dec 15, 2017
“There is definitely this moment in time where society is not willing to accept behavior that in the past has been acceptable.” Tracy Maxwell, the founder of HazingPrevention.Org, an anti-hazing organization.
No Wild Parties, No Pledging as Universities Crack Down on …
New York Times– Dec 15, 2017
“There is definitely this moment in time where society is not willing to accept behavior that in the past has been acceptable,” Tracy Maxwell, the founder of HazingPrevention.Org, an anti-hazing organization.
The Case for Alcohol-Free Campuses
Greenville College Papyrus–Dec 9, 2017
According to HazingPrevention.Org, “Hazing is any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment or ridicule and risks emotional and/or physical harm to members of a group or team, whether new or not, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate.”.
Two-year Phi Psi suspension upheld after appeal
Maroon–Dec 7, 2017
Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, said although alcohol is one of the most dangerous factors in hazing-relating incidents, many hazing cases do not involve alcohol. According to Pualwan, hazing can take a variety of forms and has a long lasting effect whether the hazing was …
Pledge deaths fuel reviews of Greek Life
hollandsentinel.com – Dec 2, 2017
Tracy Maxwell, founder of HazingPrevention.Org and a longtime Greek life consultant, sees parallels with the national discussion about sexual harassment.
Commentary: How to stop hazing: What colleges need to know (everyone else too)
Orlando Sentinel – Nov 30, 2017
To learn more about what’s being done to stop the practice, the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board contacted HazingPrevention.org, and sought out Gregory S. Parks, a law professor at Wake Forest University.
Pledge Deaths at US Colleges Fuel Reviews of Greek Life
NBC News – November 22, 2017
Tracy Maxwell, founder of HazingPrevention.org and a longtime Greek life consultant, sees parallels with the national discussion about sexual harassment.
Greek life is under growing scrutiny on US college campuses
The Boston Globe – Nov 22, 2017
Changing attitudes, increased public scrutiny, and fears of lawsuits also have caused schools to take action, anti-hazing advocates say. Tracy Maxwell, founder of HazingPrevention.org and a longtime Greek life consultant, sees parallels with the national discussion about sexual harassment.
100 Days of Hazing: Day 11 – Truth and Controversy
Huffpost – Nov 18, 2017
More importantly, I serve on the board of a non-profit that focuses on hazing prevention (HazingPrevention.org)
Q&A So what’s behind the recent fraternity hazing incidents on college campuses nationwide?
Los Angeles’ Times – Nov 15, 2017
All but six states — Alaska, Montana, New Mexico, Hawaii, Wyoming and South Dakota — have enacted laws to address hazing, according to HazingPrevention.Org,
ASU students weigh in on hazing
WFXL FOX 31–Nov 10, 2017
According to HazingPrevention.Org, hazing is any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment or ..
Hazing has no place at ISU
Statesman Online – Oct 23, 2017
“HazingPrevention.Org is the national leader in educating, training and addressing hazing,” said Moore…
Why hazing continues to be a rite of passage for some
Salon/The Conversation – Oct 21, 2017
Activists for groups such as HazingPrevention.org, many of them fraternity members themselves, hope a similar paradigm shift can occur today.
Why hazing continues to be a rite of passage for some
San Francisco Chronicle–Oct 17, 2017 (syndicated)
Activists for groups such as HazingPrevention.org, many of them fraternity members themselves, hope a similar paradigm shift can occur today.
National Hazing Prevention Week
The McDaniel Free Press – Oct 12, 2017
Tracy Maxwell is the founder of HazingPrevention.org, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing attention to hazing while providing the proper resources to prevent it.
10 charged in alleged hazing death at LSU
My AJC.com – Oct 12, 2017
10 at LSU charged in alleged hazing that killed freshman
University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News–Oct 11, 2017
Louisiana is one of 44 states with a hazing law, according to Emily Pualwan, executive director of Hazing Prevention, a Georgia-based …
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt
NBC – Oct 11, 2917
Hazing Is Killing Students And Frat Culture Is To Blame
Carbonated.tv (blog)-Oct 11, 2017
College Students Keep Dying Because of Fraternity Hazing. Why Is …
TIME-Oct 11, 2017
Several Fraternity Hazing Incidents Recently Reported Across Texas …
KERA News- Oct 9, 2017
National Hazing Prevention Week
The McDaniel Free Press- Oct 8, 2017
ABC NEWS RADIO Jim Ryan (Syndicated below)
“G.O.A.T.” BRINGS ATTENTION TO HAZING ON CAMPUSES
The Denisonian -Oct 4, 2017
RITUAL IS WEED IN GARDEN OF EDEN SUFFOCATING US ALL
Seymour Tribune -Oct 3, 2017
NIU GREEK LEADERS SAY TIMES HAVE CHANGED 5 YEARS AFTER STUDENT’S ALCOHOL RELATED DEATH
Northwest Herald – Sept 30, 2017
Putting an end to hazing takes more than written policies, experts say
Chicago Tribune – Sept 29, 2017
It also brought in Elliot Hopkins, a staffer with the National Federation of State High School Associations and a board member of HazingPrevention.Org,…
Greek life leader on hazing: ‘We’re better than that’
Daily Chronicle – Sept 29, 2017
Keynote speaker Tracy Maxwell, founder and executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, addressed students
National Hazing Prevention Week
The Courier – Sept 29, 2017
HazingPrevention.Org organizes an annual week of hazing awareness.
Hazing prevention week engages student groups
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter – Sept 28, 2017
Created by HazingPrevention.Org, the event happens annually during the last week of September…
Event to combat hazing
NorthernStar.info – Sept 25, 2017
Tracy Maxwell, founder of HazingPrevention.Org, speaks about the effects hazing…
Embarrassment, Harassment, Ridicule: Hazing Has No Place In Students’ Lives
The Carolinian – Sept 24, 2017
HazingPrevention.Org organizes National Hazing Prevention Week….
Welcoming New Members The Right Way
Sept 22, 2017
This year, they partnered up with the non-profit HazingPrevention.Org to help spread awareness. With National Hazing Prevention Week …
National Hazing Prevention Week sparks a conversation
WCCU – Sept 21, 2017
…According to HazingPrevention.Org, two in every five students experience hazing on a college campus…
Dangers of hazing have become an important conversation in Louisiana
WWL First News– Sept 20, 2017
Executive Director of HazingPrevention.org Emily Pualwan says hazing is complicated and has been around for centuries. She says it’s …
Penn State observes National Hazing Prevention Week
Centre Daily Times–Sept 19, 2017
… nonprofit HazingPrevention.Org as “any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment or ridicule …
Greek community hosts National Hazing Prevention Week
Iowa State Daily–Sept 19, 2017
… 2007, NHPW provides education and resources to advocate for hazing prevention on college campuses, according to HazingPrevention.Org.
What is hazing?
WWL First News–Sept 19, 2017
Tommy talks to Emily Pualwan, Executive Director of HazingPrevention.Org, about the problems of hazing. 00:09:11. Download …
Universities Take Aim at Underground Fraternities to Combat Hazing
NBCNews.com– Sept 18, 2017
Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, a nonprofit that works to prevent hazing, said no formal database tracked “either …
Hazing in America: Death of LSU student raises new concerns
The Today Show – Sept 18, 2017
Anti-hazing group: LSU student’s death ‘a horrible tragedy’
WSB Atlanta– Sept 15, 2017
… another case happen and another family going through this,” said Emily Pualwan, executive director of Atlanta-based HazingPrevention.Org.
National Hazing Prevention Week to focus on awareness and …
Penn State News– Sept 15, 2017
Established in 2007 by HazingPrevention.Org, National Hazing Prevention Week is an initiative focused on educating university communities …
NBC News and MSNBC Report on ‘Hazing in America’ in New …
Broadway World– Sept 15, 2017
… more than half of college and university students involved in clubs, sports teams and organizations, according to HazingPrevention.Org.
College hazing continuously results in death. Why do we keep the …
Quartz-Sep 3, 2017
Commentary: Must the USA endure 50 years of hazing deaths?
The Statehouse File–September 1, 2017
Activists for groups such as HazingPrevention.org, many of them fraternity members themselves, hope a paradigm shift can occur. For now, the …
Colleges Confront the Perils of Frats
Aug 30, 2017
“Parents need to have a conversation with students before they come,” says Ms. Guobadia, who won an “anti-hazing hero award” this year from HazingPrevention.Org.
Hank Nuwer
The Conversation CA- Aug 30, 2017
The wrongs of passage in fraternity hazing
San Francisco Chronicle–Aug 28, 2017
Activists for groups such as HazingPrevention.org, many of them fraternity members themselves, hope a similar paradigm shift can occur today.
New semester brings activities for students
Flor-Ala (subscription)–Aug 27, 2017
… willing to participate, according to HazingPrevention.org. During this observance, students can learn about hazing through different ev
Initiation wrong
New Canaan Advertiser – Jul 20, 2017
According to HazingPrevention.Org, hazing is defined as any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, …
Initiation right?
Stratford Star – Jul 20, 2017
According to HazingPrevention.Org, hazing is defined as any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, …
Guobadia receives national ‘anti-hazing hero’ award | Inside UNC …
UNC Charlotte – Jul 19, 2017
HazingPrevention.Org has named UNC Charlotte’s Michelle Guobadia as one of the recipients of its Hank Nuwer Anti-hazing Hero Award.
Details of fraternity’s hazing investigation emerge
Niner Times – Jun 27, 2017
According to HazingPrevention.Org, more than half of college students involved in organizations have experienced hazing. The definition of …
WLU Students Win National Hazing Prevention Poster Contest
The Intelligencer – Jun 19, 2017
The winning entry will be featured during National Hazing Prevention Week, held this year Sept. 18-22, will be available for free download at HazingPrevention.Org and will be part of its National Hazing Prevention Week materials available to the public online.
Too much or too little? Opinions mixed on Penn State’s changes to its Greek system
Penn Live – Jun 2, 2017
“I think this is a bellwether,” said Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org. “A lot of institutions are looking at…
Family Hopes The ‘Horror’ Of Son’s Hazing Death Sparks Change
NPR – Jun 2, 2017
Across the country laws and penalties vary says Emily Pualwan of the group HazingPrevention.Org.
As Penn State Mulls ‘Drastic’ Steps on Greek Life, Here’s How Colleges Can Curb Hazing
The Chronicle of Higher Education – Jun 1, 2017
Emily N. Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, a national group that aims to curb hazing through education and resources, said that in the aftermath of a hazing…
Hazing on Campus
WITF’s Smart Talk – May 31, 2017
Emily Pualwan, Executive Director of HazingPrevention.org will help define hazing and outline the scope of the problem.
Hazing: group bonding tradition or deadly safety hazard?
MPR News – May 31, 2017
MPR News host Kerri Miller talked to hazing prevention advocate and HazingPrevention.Org Board Member Lianne Kowiak who lost a 19-year-old son due to fraternity hazing, and journalist Hank Nuwer, who’s written many books on the subject of hazing.
Why All Greeks Should Take A Stand Against Hazing
LinkedIn – May 9, 2017
We have to be the people who step up and take our anti-hazing stance seriously. To learn more about hazing prevention go to HazingPrevention.org.
Brotherly Greek life doesn’t include dangerous hazing
The Daily Titan–May 9, 2017
At least one person a year has died from hazing since 1970, according to HazingPrevention.Org. Hazing has been around since the 1800s, …
Hazing Prevention Methods for Schools and Universities
Campus Safety Magazine -Apr 24, 2017
Hazing is defined by HazingPrevention.Org as “any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment …
Sororities should update the ‘No B’s’ rule
The Student Printz-Apr 23, 2017
Hazingprevention.org defines hazing as “any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment or …
Colleges grapple with the deadly combination of drinking and hazing
Philly.com – Apr 23, 2017
… or rite of passage, said Norm Pollard, dean of students at Alfred University in New York and a board member of HazingPrevention.org.
Burning Sands: the dark side of American hazing rituals
iNews–Mar 10, 2017
Despite charities like HazingPrevention.Org and activists like Nuwer, the problem of hazing is likely to persist, according to the Indiana lecturer.
Hazing is criminal assault, not tradition
Columbia Chronicle–Feb 13, 2017
“Hazing” has a broad meaning, but HazingPrevention.Org describes it as “any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes …
RPI welcomes new dean of students
The Rensselaer Polytechnic–Jan 18, 2017
… Consortium on behalf of Cornell University, and currently regularly contributes content to the resources section of HazingPrevention.org.
Hofstra Hazing Incident
The Nevada Sagebrush (blog)–Dec 13, 2016
According to HazingPrevention.Org, a non-profit website dedicated to spreading awareness and decreasing the use of hazing in the U.S., says …
Anti-hazing Programs Focusing on Younger Students
Diverse – Issues in Higher Education – Dec 5, 2016
“We realized if we’re going to tackle, reduce or eliminate these kinds of abuses, we have to start earlier,” says Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org …
Sharon Schools to Adopt Tough Anti-Hazing Policy
SharonHerald – Nov 16, 2016
According to HazingPrevention.Org, hazing can be called a tradition or initiation and “willingness to participate does not absolve responsibility …
Tough Love or Hazing?
Inside HigherEd – Oct 26, 2016
Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.org, declined to discuss the specific allegations at Albany, but stressed that hazing can occur in any group environment,…
Hazing Prevention Program Showing Positive Impact Across North …
PR Web (press release)- Oct 5, 2016
HazingPrevention.Org partnered with AliveTek, Inc. to develop an online program, Hazing Prevention: It’s Everyone’s ResponsibilityTM, …
Week-long campaign teaches about hazing
UTA The Shorthorn- Oct 4, 2016
According to HazingPrevention.Org [CQD:https://hazingprevention.org/home/hazing/facts-what-hazing-looks-like/], hazing is described as an …
Week dedicated to hazing prevention upcoming
UTA The Shorthorn- Oct 2, 2016
… and/or physical harm to any members of a group, regardless of the person’s willingness to participate, according to HazingPrevention.Org.
Our view: Face Hazing with Dialogue, Not Silence
Auburn Citizen-Sept 28, 2016
… training focusing on student-athletes will soon be available to schools through a partnership with Alive Tek and HazingPrevention.Org.
Greek Organizations Speak Out Against Hazing
The Dickinsonian – Sept 28, 2016
According to HazingPrevention.Org, the organizer of NHPW, this week is “an opportunity for campuses, schools, communities, organizations…
Campus reinforces zero tolerance for hazing with screening of Goat
UC Berkeley-Sept 27, 2016
Hazing. It’s a dirty secret often left unspoken. But it was front and center when nearly 500 students gathered recently for a very open discussion … and HazingPrevention.Org was there to support the campus community and raise awareness as part of Berkeley’s third annual Hazing Prevention Week
Goat Unveils The Horrors Of Hazing
The Flat Hat at William and Mary – September 26, 2016
“The College of William and Mary was one of five colleges selected to screen “Goat” as part of CAMPUSPEAK and HazingPrevention.Org’s attempts to spread awareness about hazing and empower students to prevent it during National Hazing Prevention Week.”
The Opposite of ‘Animal House’
Inside Higher ED – September 26, 2016
“I think we are seeing a shift,” said Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org. “If you think about the Animal House days, these things were happening but there was an increased tolerance of some of these activities.”
NYSPHSAA Partners with AliveTek & HazingPrevention.org To Offer Member Schools Hazing Prevention Program
NYSPHSAA – September 23, 2016
Exposing hazing for the danger it really is
William & Mary – September 22, 2016
Your Philomath Schools: Focusing on strength of community as we …
Corvallis Gazette Times-Sep 21, 2016
According to the website www.HazingPrevention.Org, there are questions to help determine if what you or someone you know is experiencing …
Every year a student dies from hazing. Hazing Prevention Week …
The Diamondback- Sep 20, 2016
CAMPUSPEAK teamed up with HazingPrevention.org to host the early screenings of the movie, which stars James Franco and Nick Jonas, …
‘GOAT’ SHOWS HORRORS OF CAMPUS HAZING
The Writers Blog – Sep 19, 2016
Editorial: Keep hazing out of student life
The Daily Eastern News – Sep 19, 2016
In order to identify hazing if it happens to you, HazingPrevention.Org suggests asking yourself some simple questions: would you feel comfortable performing this act if your parents or a school administrator was nearby? Is the activity illegal? Is it …
Hazing Prevention Week kicks off Sept. 19
NIU Today – Sep 19, 2016
… saying, ‘I’m not going to haze in the dorm, or athletics, or part of any club,” said Rosenberg. For more information about the week’s events, contact Taylor Rosenberg at trosenberg@niu.edu. To learn more about hazing prevention, visit HazingPrevention.Org.
Greek community hosts National Hazing Prevention Week on campus
Iowa State Daily-Sep 18, 2016
… organizations and sports teams have experienced hazing, according to HazingPrevention.Org. The week begins Monday and ends Friday.
High school hazing in the spotlight with Dos Palos case
89.3 KPCC-Sep 16, 2016
Emily Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, says less is known about hazing in high school compared to incidents in college.
A worthwhile look at the clear impact of hazing
Chicago Daily Herald-Sep 15, 2016
According to HazingPrevention.Org, more than half of college and university students involved in sports teams, clubs and organizations have …
Upcoming film to empower new fraternity pledges
The Columbia Chronicle-Sep 12, 2016
HazingPrevention.Org™ in conjunction with CAMPUSPEAK, … the executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, the organization has been a …
Three LMU fraternities on probation
Los Angeles Loyolan (subscription)-Sep 8, 2016
Emily Pualwan, executive director of national organization HazingPrevention.Org, told the Loyolan that she believes hazing can be eradicated … …
Coaches have to be vigilant to protect against hazing
Half Moon Bay Review-Sep 7, 2016
In fact, last week HazingPrevention.Org said a host of colleges will screen the new feature film GOAT during National Hazing Prevention Week …
HazingPrevention.Org™ Launches College Education Program
University Business Magazine – Sept 1, 2016
HazingPrevention.Org Launches College Education Program in Conjunction with Release of Feature Film GOAT. Screenings and Discussions to be held on …
Nick Jonas stars in the upcoming film, ‘GOAT,’ which is partnering with HazingPrevention.Org™
MorningTicker.com – Sept 1, 2016
CAMPUSPEAK to Partner with HazingPrevention.Org™ during National Hazing Prevention Week
openPR (press release)-Sept 1, 2016, Orlando, FL
A Talk with HazingPrevention.Org
The Happy Arkansan- Aug 30, 2016
Anti-bullying policies required by state law
Corvallis Gazette Times- Aug 29, 2016
Parents and adults can use a variety of strategies to address and …
Michigan State University Extension-Jul 18, 2016
UT Greek Organizations Promote Anti-Hazing Policy Through …
Minaret-Jul 4, 2016
EDITORIAL: Hazing law will protect kids
York Dispatch-Jun 12, 2016
How can hazing be stopped? Q&A with expert Hank Nuwer
LancasterOnline-May 31, 2016
Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers
Washington Times-Mar 21, 2016
Globe Gazette editorial: St. Ansgar case needed more transparency
Mason City Globe Gazette-Mar 16, 2016
‘Glaring omission’: State anti-hazing laws don’t apply to high schools
Philly.com-Mar 14, 2016
Labeling St. Ansgar allegations
Mason City Globe Gazette-Mar 14, 2016
Attorney For Deceased Buffalo State Student’s Family Enlists Former …
WGRZ.com-Feb 22, 2016
Amid hazing allegation, university calls off its hockey team’s season
The Keene Sentinel-Feb 13, 2016
‘American Crime’ producers tackle high school hazing partly to …
Washington Post – Jan 27, 2016
Seton Hall Athletics Active During “It’s On Us” Week
SHU Pirates-Nov 18, 2015
Peru incident lifts curtain on hazing hazards
Sun Community News-Nov 12, 2015
Talking hazing to prevent hazing among college students
Borderzine (blog)-Nov 5, 2015
Four Charged After Student’s Hazing Death
Wall Street Journal-Oct 23, 2015
Hank Nuwer, a professor at Franklin College in Indiana and founding director of HazingPrevention.Org said he was “totally surprised” by the …
Indiana fraternity hazing video shows social media’s positive impact
Christian Science Monitor – Oct 8, 2015
An effort to stop hazing
Temple News – Oct 5, 2015
National Hazing Prevention Week, organized by HazingPrevention.Org, is an opportunity for schools to raise awareness about the dangers of …
Hazing prevention makes an impact
The Daily Eastern News – Sept 30, 2015
National Hazing Prevention Week was started by HazingPrevention.Org, a site that wanted to take the conversation of hazing from how to …
CPC honors Hazing Prevention Week
The Student Printz – Sept 28, 2015
On Monday, CPC promoted an online anti-hazing pledge on Facebook by encouraging sorority members to sign it on HazingPrevention.Org. The pledge was to report and prevent any known hazing before or as it occurs and to spread awareness about …
This Week in Greek – Combating the “H” Word
The Montclarion – Sep 28, 2015
According to HazingPrevention.Org, “74% of students participating in varsity athletics have experienced at least one hazing behavior.” Athletics …
Greek life hosts annual hazing prevention week
Quad – Sept 27, 2015
The week is a national endeavor implemented by HazingPrevention.Org, an organization devoted to eradicating the practice. Traditionally, the …
National Hazing Prevention Week to begin
The Daily Eastern News – Sep 27, 2015
HazingPrevention.Org established the National Hazing Prevention Week and the week is designated for final week of September. Dean Harwood, the director of fraternity and sorority programs, said the week is still fairly new to Eastern’s campus, but he …
Focus on hazing shouldn’t end with settlement
Tallahassee.com–Sept 25, 2015
Now all but six states have hazing laws on the books, according to HazingPrevention.Org. While the laws have helped elevate recognition of …
Albion Recognizes National Hazing Prevention Week
Albionpleiad–Seot 25, 2015
According to HazingPrevention.Org, National Hazing Prevention Week is celebrated on college campuses during the last full week of …
Greek life recognizes national anti-hazing week
The State News– Sept 24, 2015
Hazing lessons must guide FAMU
Orlando Sentinel-September 23 – 2015
With the settlement coming ironically on the eve of National Hazing Prevention Week — organized several years ago by HazingPrevention.Org …
In search of acceptance, students might succumb to hazing
Setonian-September 23 – 2015
According to HazingPrevention.Org, hazing occurs in sports teams, Greek life, cheerleading, honor societies and more. This week, the same …
SG, Student Advocacy and Accountability promote anti-hazing …
LSU The Reveille- Sept 22, 2015
Hazing Prevention Week takes place across the country and is typically held in the last week of September, according to HazingPrevention.Org.
Hazing Prevention Week
Clemson Tiger News-Sep 21, 2015
Additionally, this event coincides with National Hazing Prevention Week, which is hosted nationwide by HazingPrevention.Org. “In my time at …
UCF SILENT MARCH AGAINST HAZING SET FOR WEDNESDAY
Central Florida Future-Sept 21, 2015
More than half of college students involved in clubs, teams and organizations experience hazing, according to HazingPrevention.Org, the …
Cops: 5 frat members arrested so far in pledge hazing death
PPP Focus.com-Sept 16, 2015
Hazing deaths that led to criminal convictions “can be counted on two hands”, said Hank Nuwer, a professor at Franklin College in Indiana and director of HazingPrevention.Org. The Pi Delta Psi fraternity was conducting a ritual outdoors for new pledges …
EDUCATORS SAY THERE’S MUCH WORK AHEAD ON HAZING ISSUE
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education-Sept 16, 2015
“It’s [hazing] being reported more and tolerated less,” said Emily Pualwan, executive director of Hazing …
FIVE BARUCH STUDENTS CHARGED WITH HAZING IN FRAT DEATH
Wall Street Journal-Sep 15, 2015
… said Hank Nuwer, a professor at Franklin College in Indiana and director of HazingPrevention.Org.
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY PROMOTES HAZING PREVENTION
Eagle News-Sep 14, 2015
Students and faculty can visit HazingPrevention.Org for more information about hazing and what can be …
Miami University of Ohio Disciplines 3 Fraternities Over Allegations …
University Herald – Sept 11, 2015
Emily Pualwan, the director of HazingPrevention.Org, told The Journal-News it is important to crack down hard on allegations of hazing, as it is …
MIAMI: FRATERNITY HAZED WITH 100 BEERS, NO SHOWERS
Dayton Daily News-Sep 10, 2015
Even seemingly harmless acts of hazing can turn dangerous for students, said Emily Pualwan, the …
EDITORIAL: WAR OF THE PILLOWS
Indiana Daily Student-Sep 9, 2015
According to HazingPrevention.Org, hazing is about power and control rather than an experience …
NO HAZING ALLOWED IN GREEK LIFE
The Southern News-Sep 2, 2015
HazingPrevention.Org, a national organization dedicated to empowering people to prevent hazing, defines hazing as “any action taken or any …
HAZING ON THE RISE IN HIGH SCHOOLS, MIDDLE SCHOOLS
WABE 90.1 FM-Aug 27, 2015
… feel it’s a rite of passage – an initiation to my team, my school, my program,” Hopkins, who is also on the board of HazingPrevention.Org, said.
PENN STATE WHISTLEBLOWER URGES INCREASED PREVENTION EDUCATION TO…
PR Newswire (press release)-Aug 20, 2015
… advocacy groups such as StopHazing.org, HazingPrevention.Org and the Clery Center for Security on Campus (www.clerycenter.org) to stop …
ALPHA PHI ALABAMA PULLS BID VIDEO: WHY SORORITIES WILL SURVIVE THE…
Yahoo News-Aug 18, 2015
Entrenched Greek cultures don’t evolve easily, notes Emily Pualwan, executive director of Hazing Prevention. “What we’re working with, and …
‘A CULTURE PROBLEM, NOT A COLLEGE PROBLEM’: THE DISCUSSION ON …
PennLive.com-Jun 18, 2015
For Penn State Altoona’s director of student life, Danielle Fry, the problem with combatting hazing is that the practice has become so ingrained …
HIDDEN HAZING: REPORTS OF ABUSE RAMPANT ACROSS OHIO’S COLLEGES
10TV-May 14, 2015
…from school, wanting to withdraw from a group of activity or sport, weight loss, that kind of thing,” explained Executive Director Emily Pualwan.
FATHER OF STUDENT WHO DIED IN NIU HAZING WANTS MORE DONE
Chicago Daily Herald-May 3, 2015
…education on alcohol abuse and hazing through its website, partnership with programs such as HazingPrevention.Org, an anti-hazing hotline, …
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FRATERNITY INVESTIGATED FOR ALLEDED HAZING
CNYcentral.com-Apr 27, 2015
Alpha says it provides regular education to fraternities on hazing issues and maintains an active partnership with HazingPrevention.Org.
RETHINKING HAZING LAWS AFTER A HORRIFYING INCIDENT IN ELLIS COUNTY
Texas Public Radio-Apr 9, 2015
… loyalty and trust – but it’s more than that,” says Hank Nuwer, a journalism professor at Franklin College and member of HazingPrevention.Org.
MURPH’S PLACE: HAZING REARS ITS UGLY HEAD AGAIN
www.prep2prep.com/feature.aspx?ArticleID=4166 – Apr 9, 2015
-It reared its ugly head this season in Redlands when a softball coach … Said Emily Pualwan, the executive director of HazingPrevention.Org: “It …
SIMILAR HAZING DEATHS SHOW DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING BEHAVIOR
U-T San Diego – April 3, 2015
“When there is no relationship established with the school, that can make it exceptionally difficult to try to regulate that behavior,” said Dr. Norm Pollard, who is on the board of directors at HazingPrevention.Org, “because hazing is done in secret, it’s done in …
SIMILAR AND FAMILIAR: 2 COLLEGE HAZING DEATHS DAYS APART POINT TO DIFFICULTY…
Minneapolis Star Tribune – April 3, 2015
Dr. Norm Pollard, a board member at HazingPrevention.Org, says much of a university’s ability to regulate groups comes from the give-and-take of their following rules in exchange for permission to operate. Law enforcement officials say any hazing …
WHY COLLEGES DON’T DO MORE TO REIN IN FRATS
Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)-Mar 27, 2015
… says Emily N. Pualwan, executive director of HazingPrevention.Org, a nonprofit group that works with both colleges and Greek organizations.
FRATERNITY, SORORITY MEMBERSHIP UP AMID BAD PUBLICITY
CBC.ca-Mar 15, 2015
“It’s been blowing up over the last five to 10 years,” said David Stollman, a co-founder of the anti-hazing support group HazingPrevention.Org.
INNOCENTS TACKLING ISN’T HAZING, ADMINISTRATORS SAY
Daily Nebraskan-Mar 12, 2015
… trained, school-sanctioned professionals, said Emily N. Pualwan, executive director of anti-hazing advocacy group HazingPrevention.Org.
HARRISON KOWIAK NAMED AS SECOND SCHOLARSHIP FOR ANTI-HAZING 5K …
Digital Journal-March 12, 2015
With the support of HazingPrevention.Org, the largest organization against Hazing, The Burning Sands hopes to raise public awareness and …
CU STUDENTS TAKE PART IN HAZING PREVENTION WEEK
The Creightonian-Feb 25, 2015
According to HazingPrevention.Org, hazing is “any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment …
NEW ONLINE COURSE ON HAZING PREVENTION LAUNCHED TO FLORIDA …
PR Web (press release)-Feb 17, 2015
AliveTek, Inc. and HazingPrevention.Org have partnered to launch a new online hazing-prevention course for the Florida SUS (State University …
WE ARE NOT ALL DRINKING AND PARTYING
The Rotunda-Jan 21, 2015
According to Elite Daily, “HazingPrevention.Org’s annual report proudly noted that 17 representatives of fraternities and sororities across the …
WATCHDOG REPORT: OFTEN-BRUTAL HAZING PRACTICES CONTINUE
Ithaca Journal-Dec 5, 2014
… of sports and student services for the National Federation of State High School Associations and a board member ofHazingPrevention.Org.
NSU FRAT UNDER MICROSCOPE FOR HAZING CLAIM
Tahlequah Daily Press-Nov 9, 2014
On the fraternity’s official website, Pi Kappa Alpha says it’s a national sponsor of HazingPrevention.Org. Hazing has also been addressed …
ESSAY CONTEST HARNESSES STUDENT VOICES TO FIGHT HAZING
Associations Now-Oct 29, 2014
Working with HazingPrevention.Org, the National Federation of State High School Associations is sponsoring an essay contest that encourages …
LOCAL UNIVERSITIES PROACTIVELY COMBATING HAZING
570 News-Oct 2, 2014
HazingPrevention.Org, defines hazing as: “It’s any action taken or any situation created intentionally that causes embarrassment, harassment or …
HIGH SCHOOLS WORK TO BUILD AWARENESS OF HAZING
U.S. News & World Report (blog)-Oct 13, 2014
Elliot Hopkins, a board member for the group HazingPrevention.Org, says that hazing prevention at high schools needs to involve the entire …
DECREASE IN HAZING REPORTS THIS PLEDGE SEASON
The Gustavian Weekly (blog)-Oct 17, 2014
HazingPrevention.Org is a great resource for reporting any hazing activities. Consequences for hazing usually ranges from a conversation to …
ANTI-HAZING WEEK CONTINUES UNTIL FRIDAY
Famuan-Sep 22, 2014
… Activities on Twitter and Instagram @FAMU_OSA. For more details on National Hazing Prevention Week, visit www.hazingprevention.Org.
ALTOONA FRATERNITY SUSPENDED FOR SIX YEARS AMIDST HAZING …
Onward State-Sep 22, 2014
HazingPrevention.Org, an organization whose goal is to empower individuals and provide educational resources against hazing, is the driving …
UTA RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HAZING
UTA The Shorthorn-Sep 23, 2014
… and learn more about National Hazing Prevention week by visiting hazingprevention.Org as well as UTA’s hazing policy page. @kenneykost.
EDIT: HAZING: A TIRED TRADITION
Daily Free Press (subscription)-Sep 25, 2014
This week is National Hazing Prevention Week, a yearly initiative begun by HazingPrevention.Org to address the national issue of hazing, …
SPORTS CONFLICT INSTITUTE EXAMINES HAZING BEHAVIORS IN SPORTS WITH …
DigitalJournal.com-Sep 30, 2014
According to Associate Director of HazingPrevention.Org, Emily Pualwan, hazing is defined as “any action taken or any situation created …