Bowling Green State University announced the expulsion and suspension of 21 students following an investigation into the death of Stone Foltz.
Foltz, of Delaware County, died on March 7, days after an alleged hazing involving alcohol at a Pi Kappa Alpha event off-campus on March 4.
In a release Friday, the university said they have concluded their investigation and found all 21 students charged were found responsible for a total of 83 violations of the school’s code of student conduct including hazing, harm to and endangering others and furnishing alcohol.
As a result, three of those students were permanently expelled from the university, 17 were suspended ranging from 3-8 years and one received a deferred suspension.
Additionally, the university released a report that outlines a strategy to combat hazing, which includes a zero-tolerance policy.
“Our work to strengthen the health and safety of our community – and our promise to Stone – continues. This report will serve as our path forward in this critical effort. BGSU will continue to take all necessary measures to eradicate hazing, and we will work with our peers, the Foltz family and anyone who shares in that mission.”
Statement from Rex Elliott, attorney for the Foltz family
“The Pi Kappa Alpha hazing ritual that took Stone Foltz’s life last March has far-reaching consequences for its participants, as it should. Bowling Green State University found all 21 students charged with Student Code of Conduct violations to be responsible for their actions. Accountability and consequences are important steps in eradicating hazing culture on college campuses, but more needs to be done. The only solution is to institute zero-tolerance policies that prevent hazing — organized abuse — from ever occurring. No other student should face humiliation, injury, or death.”