Athletic programs at Boston College, New Mexico State University and Northwestern University are just three US institutions that have been dealing with hazing allegations in 2023.
That was the highest incidence of hazing among a student group or team, ahead of fraternities and sororities, in which 38.3% of respondents reported having experienced hazing.
Recent examplesThere has been considerable fallout following allegations of hazing among college sports teams this year.
The following week, attorneys representing at least 15 former Northwestern University student athletes announced plans to sue the university over allegations that its athletics department fostered a “toxic culture” which facilitated harassment and sexual abuse.
Former Northwestern University football player Ramon Diaz is suing the school over hazing and racism allegations.
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