ATHENS, Ohio -- Ohio University on Thursday announced it was suspending all its fraternities following allegations of widespread hazing. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. “Ohio University will not put at risk the health and safety of our students,” she said. The International Student Union (ISU) functions as the umbrella organization for internationally-focused student organizations at Ohio University. Ohio University expelled the Sigma Pi fraternity from campus in April and conducted a sweeping hazing investigation that led to the suspension of 15 fraternities… ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University on Thursday announced it was suspending all its fraternities following allegations of widespread hazing. ONU's SigEp chapter also has the honor of being the first chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon in the State of Ohio. Ohio University suspended all 15 fraternities in the Interfraternity Council (IFC) on its campus after allegations of hazing at seven different fraternities were submitted within the first three days of October. ONU's SigEp chapter has the recognition of being the first house exclusively for fraternity use. Over 315,000 lifetime members ranks SigEp among the largest national fraternities. Ohio University suspends all fraternities on campus after several hazing allegations. BELIEF/MOTTO: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. Fraternity reviews, ratings, and rankings for Ohio Northern University - ONU greek life - Greekrank University Program Council is a student run programming organization at Ohio University that brings a variety of events to students on campus. What it means to be a suspended sorority or fraternity at Ohio A suspended sorority or fraternity is one that has lost all rights and privileges associated with being a recognized student organization at the University. Ohio University's Interfraternity Council is the governing body for 15 member fraternities and nearly 1,000 affiliated members, according to the school's website.