Delta Tau Delta Closes Northern Arizona University Chapter After Hazing Allegations, Student Death

Fraternity takes action following 18-year-old's death at a pledge event in Flagstaff.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Delta Tau Delta has announced that the fraternity's national leadership has voted to close its Northern Arizona University chapter following allegations of hazing that surfaced after an 18-year-old died at a fraternity pledge event in Flagstaff in January.

Why it matters

Hazing incidents at college campuses have been an ongoing issue, with many resulting in serious injuries or even deaths. This closure highlights the fraternity's zero-tolerance policy on hazing and the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures to prevent such tragedies.

The details

According to the announcement, Delta Tau Delta's Board of Directors made the decision to close the NAU chapter after 'careful but swift deliberation.' The fraternity says hazing and 'reckless behavior' are 'antithetical to everything our fraternity stands for' and a violation of the trust necessary for 'real brotherhood.' The fraternity says it will cooperate fully with law enforcement and university officials, and will reinforce its programs and protocols nationally to ensure members are fully aware of the fraternity's policies and expectations around maintaining safe environments.

  • The incident occurred in January 2026 at a fraternity pledge event in Flagstaff.
  • Delta Tau Delta announced the closure of its NAU chapter on February 18, 2026.

The players

Delta Tau Delta

A national fraternity that has closed its chapter at Northern Arizona University following hazing allegations and a student's death.

Jack Kreman

The Chief Executive Officer of Delta Tau Delta, who responded to the decision to close the NAU chapter.

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What they’re saying

“Our zero-tolerance policy on hazing is an unwavering commitment, and when that commitment is violated, we will act with resolve. After careful but swift deliberation, Delta Tau Delta's Board of Directors has made the decision to close our chapter at Northern Arizona University. Hazing and reckless behavior are antithetical to everything our fraternity stands for and an egregious violation of the trust necessary for real brotherhood.”

— Jack Kreman, Chief Executive Officer (abc15.com)

What’s next

The fraternity says it will continue to cooperate with law enforcement and university officials, and will reinforce its programs and protocols nationally to prevent future hazing incidents.

The takeaway

This closure highlights the ongoing issue of hazing at college campuses and the need for fraternities, universities, and law enforcement to work together to implement stronger oversight, accountability, and education measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring.