Current:Home > FinanceUniversity suspends swimming and diving program due to hazing -MarketLink
University suspends swimming and diving program due to hazing
View
Date:2025-04-17 04:18:01
Boston College has indefinitely suspended its men's and women's swimming and diving programs over what it said was hazing, the university announced Wednesday.
The suspension comes after university administrators "determined that hazing had occurred within the program," the Boston College athletics department said in a brief statement.
"The University does not -- and will not -- tolerate hazing in any form," the statement said.
MORE: Parents speak out after winning nearly $3 million settlement in son's hazing death
The school did not provide any additional details on the alleged hazing incident or its investigation.
ABC News reached out to the program's head coach and diving coach for comment.
All students in the program will continue to have access to academic and medical resources available to all Boston College student-athletes, the athletics department said.
MORE: Northwestern hires former Obama AG Loretta Lynch amid hazing lawsuits
Any form of hazing is prohibited by the university and Massachusetts State Law, the Boston College handbook notes.
Examples of hazing cited in the handbook include alcohol use, as well as "personal servitude; sleep deprivation and restrictions on personal hygiene; yelling, swearing, and insulting new members/rookies; being forced to wear embarrassing or humiliating attire in public; consumption of vile substances or smearing of such on one's skin; brandings; physical beatings; binge drinking and drinking games; sexual simulation and sexual assault."
veryGood! (4)
Related
- The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
- Princess Beatrice Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
- Dating today is a dumpster fire. Here’s a guide to viral toxic terms.
- This Law & Order Star Just Offered to Fill Hoda Kotb's Spot on Today
- Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
- Dockworkers go on a strike that could reignite inflation and cause shortages in the holiday season
- Nearly $32 million awarded for a large-scale solar project in Arkansas
- WNBA playoff games today: What to know about Tuesday's semifinal matchups
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- California governor signs bill making insurance companies pay for IVF treatment
Ranking
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Mike McDaniel, Dolphins in early season freefall without Tua after MNF loss to Titans
- Nicole Kidman's NSFW Movie Babygirl Is Giving 50 Shades of Grey—But With a Twist
- Fantasy football waiver wire: 10 players to add for NFL Week 5
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- What should I do when an employee's performance and attitude decline? Ask HR
- What is distemper in dogs? Understanding the canine disease, symptoms and causes
- Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness
Recommendation
The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
YouTuber, WWE wrestler Logan Paul welcomes 'another Paul' with fiancée Nina Agdal
Port workers strike at East Coast, Gulf ports sparks fears of inflation and more shortages
Jared Goff stats today: Lions QB makes history with perfect day vs. Seahawks
Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
Sam Schmidt opens paralysis center in Indianapolis to rehabilitate trauma victims
YouTuber, WWE wrestler Logan Paul welcomes 'another Paul' with fiancée Nina Agdal
Tallulah Willis Shares “Forever” Memories of Dad Bruce Willis Amid His Health Battle