What to Know
- The school banned activities from all organizations and Greek life after the November death of Andrew Coffey, a Pompano Beach native.
- He was found unconscious at a party with other Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members and later died.
- FSU President John Thrasher lifted part of the ban in January, allowing Greek life to begin recruiting and participate in events.
Florida State University has lifted a ban on alcohol for all fraternities, sororities and student organizations – five months after the death of a South Florida student at an off-campus party for the frat her was rushing.
The school announced the move Monday, saying the five month ban would be lifted by that organizations must complete risk management training if they plan to have events in which alcohol will be served.
“The Student Activities Center staff will continue to offer training and advising, and will continue supporting all student organizations to prevent dangerous and unsafe conduct and behaviors,” VP of student affairs Amy Hecht said in a memo to organizations that was obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat.
The school banned activities from all organizations and Greek life after the November death of Andrew Coffey, a Pompano Beach native who was pledging Pi Kappa Phi. He was found unconscious at a party with other fraternity members and later died. Nine members of the fraternity have been charged with felony hazing in the incident.
FSU President John Thrasher lifted part of the ban in January, allowing Greek life to begin recruiting and participate in events. The school’s ban was one of several that schools across the state have placed – including FIU, where Greek life was temporarily suspended earlier this year while the Delta Gamma chapter at the University of Miami was suspended from activities after alleged hazing by members.
