For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

For More Information:
Mitch McQuate
mitch@thelafayettecompany.com 

Enforcing Zero-Tolerance Policy, Delta Tau Delta Closes NAU Chapter After Hazing Incident
CEO Jack Kreman: Hazing violates the trust required for "real brotherhood"​​​​​​​

INDIANAPOLIS - Delta Tau Delta announced today that the fraternity's national leadership voted to close its Northern Arizona University (NAU) chapter following allegations of hazing. Jack Kreman, Chief Executive Officer, responded to the decision, 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.  

“We continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and university officials, and we will reinforce our programs and protocols nationally, ensuring no collegiate member is anything less than fully apprised of our fraternity’s policies and our expectations. This includes maintaining safe environments and empowering members to intervene when they suspect or observe unsafe behavior. Delta Tau Delta renews its emphasis on bystander intervention, member education and strong partnerships with host institutions.

"The loss of a young man's life is a tragedy without measure, and on behalf of Delta Tau Delta, I extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and to all who loved him.”

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Founded in 1858 at Bethany College in Bethany, W.V., Delta Tau Delta is actively affiliated at 131 colleges and universities in 39 states and the District of Columbia. It has a membership of more than 8,500 undergraduates and 120,000 living alumni. The Fraternity’s most recent aggregate grade point average was 3.1, making it one of the highest academically achieving men’s fraternities. For more information, visit delts.org.