Syracuse University places Lambda Alpha Upsilon under investigative status
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Syracuse University placed the Pallaton Lux Pi Chapter of Lambda Alpha Upsilon fraternity under investigative status Thursday, according to the Hazing Awareness Hub.
This marks the fifth organization placed under investigative status this year — including Mu Sigma Upsilon, Kappa Kappa Psi, Lambda Upsilon Lambda and Phi Delta Theta — according to the Hazing Awareness Hub.
There’s no estimated timeline for investigations, as it’s dependent on interviews and scheduling, among other factors, an SU spokesperson previously told The Daily Orange.
Lambda Alpha Upsilon is one of SU’s nine National Association of Latino Fraternal Organization chapters. Founded at SU in 2012, the chapter lists its key values as brotherhood, scholarship and community service, according to SU’s website.
“The vision of Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity is to expand our brotherhood and the services we provide to our communities while maintaining our culture and values,” the website reads. “All endeavors pursued by the fraternity, as well as its members, must serve to realize and enhance the mission and goals of our fraternity.”
NALFO President Cristina Luna confirmed in an email to The D.O. that the larger organization does not have its own judicial process to hold chapters or members accountable.
“I trust the university and the national organization will partner to thoroughly investigate any reported allegation,” Luna wrote.
The university, Lambda Alpha Upsilon’s SU chapter and its national office did not immediately respond to The D.O.’s request for comment.
This story will be updated with additional reporting.
