CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The president of the University of Virginia issued a statement Saturday announcing the suspension of the school's fraternities after recent allegations involving a rape in 2012.
"Beginning immediately, I am suspending all fraternal organizations and associated social activities until January 9th, ahead of the beginning of our spring semester," University of Virginia President Teresa A. Sullivan wrote on the school's website. "In the intervening period we will assemble groups of students, faculty, alumni, and other concerned parties to discuss our next steps in preventing sexual assault and sexual violence on Grounds."