The University of Missouri chapter of the FarmHouse fraternity has been shut-down due to allegations of hazing and alcohol violations.
The chapter’s actions violated the fraternity’s policies, Christian Wiggins, FarmHouse International Fraternity CEO, said in a joint statement with MU.
Wiggins said in an email that the organization’s decision to close the chapter was based on findings of an investigation it conducted with the university.
Because the chapter is not affiliated with the university, the investigation was turned over to the Columbia Police Department, according to the statement.
Wiggins said he cannot elaborate on the allegations because of the ongoing investigation.
Chancellor Alexander Cartwright said in the statement that he supports FarmHouse’s decision.
“I will not tolerate this type of behavior,” Cartwright said. “There are many students trying to do the right thing and change the culture here and across the country as it relates to fraternities and sororities.”
MU spokeswoman Liz McCune said the university has no additional information regarding the closure.
Greek life across the country has faced disciplinary issues in the last few years, including at MU, where several fraternities temporarily or permanently closed.
An October report from a consulting firm hired by the university was critical of Greek life on campus. The report recommended freshmen not live in fraternity houses and social events be registered.
The first chapter of the FarmHouse Fraternity was founded at MU in 1905. Wiggins said that FarmHouse plans to return to MU in 2020.
