East Carolina University suspended the Chi Phi fraternity from participating in university-sponsored activities Wednesday after an off-campus party that resulted in 81 people being charged with violations, mostly for underage possession of alcohol.
State and local law officers executed a search warrant early Tuesday morning. Investigators said Chi Phi fraternity was hosting a party and selling alcohol without state alcohol beverage control permits.
Corey King, assistant vice chancellor for student experiences at ECU, said the university takes underage drinking seriously.
“Our students must understand that underage drinking has consequences,” he said in a news release.
The suspension prevents the 33-member fraternity from participating in rush activities and intramural sports, sponsoring social functions or using campus facilities.
