University of Maryland lifts temporary pause on Greek life

UMD Greek life suspension: School lifts most restrictions as lawsuit looms

Greek life can now resume for dozens of University of Maryland fraternities and sororities. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the latest details from the campus in College Park

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland provided an update Friday after it ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities.

The suspension began on March 1, after the school said they received multiple reports of unsafe activities.

A letter sent earlier this month from university officials to fraternity and sorority presidents informing them of the suspension did not describe the alleged misconduct as hazing but instead referred to "activities that have threatened the safety and well-being of members of the university community."

University of Maryland expected to provide update on suspension of fraternities, sororities

The University of Maryland is expected to give an update after it ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities.

The suspension applied to all organizations affiliated with the College Park campus’ Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, which represent 21 fraternities and 16 sororities, respectively.

On Friday, the university announced they were lifting the suspension for 32 chapters – while five chapters would remain suspended as the investigation continues.

Earlier this week, the affected Greek organizations filed a temporary restraining order against the university arguing they are all being unfairly punished for the actions of some. They are asking a judge to immediately allow reinstatement of all activities.