Current:Home > reviewsUniversity suspends swimming and diving program due to hazing -MacroWatch
University suspends swimming and diving program due to hazing
View
Date:2025-04-14 17:00:39
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! (31)
Related
- See you latte: Starbucks plans to cut 30% of its menu
- The GOP expects to keep Kansas’ open House seat. Democratic Rep. Davids looks tough to beat
- Za'Darius Smith trade winners, losers: Lions land Aidan Hutchinson replacement
- Selena Gomez Claps Back at “Sick” Body-Shaming Comments After Emilia Perez Premiere
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- The Nissan Versa is the cheapest new car in America, and it just got more expensive
- 10 teams to watch as MLB rumors swirl with GM meetings, free agency getting underway
- US Sen. Tim Kaine fights for a 3rd term in Virginia against GOP challenger Hung Cao
- Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
- Landmark Washington climate law faces possible repeal by voters
Ranking
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post
- People — and salmon — return to restored Klamath to celebrate removal of 4 dams
- New Hampshire’s governor’s race pits ex-Sen. Kelly Ayotte against ex-Mayor Joyce Craig
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- North Dakota’s lone congressman seeks to continue GOP’s decades-old grip on the governor’s post
- Savencia Cheese recalls Brie cheeses sold at Aldi, Market Basket after listeria concerns
- Ohio set to decide constitutional amendment establishing a citizen-led redistricting commission
Recommendation
The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot, watchdog finds
Sara Foster Confirms Breakup From Tommy Haas, Shares Personal Update Amid Separation
High winds – up to 80 mph – may bring critical fire risk to California
Pregnant Gisele Bündchen and Boyfriend Joaquim Valente Bond With Her Kids in Miami
Opinion: Gianni Infantino, FIFA sell souls and 2034 World Cup for Saudi Arabia's billions
Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, election issues
Connecticut to decide on constitution change to make mail-in voting easier
Alaska voters deciding a hard-fought race for the state’s only U.S. House seat, election issues