Northern Arizona University is mourning the tragic death of a student on Saturday. This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his family, friends and all members of our community who are grieving.
We are aware that the Flagstaff Police Department has announced criminal charges against three NAU students in connection with an incident that occurred at an off-campus residence associated with the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. We appreciate the diligence of the Flagstaff Police Department as they work to establish the facts and pursue accountability, and NAU stands ready to support the investigation as it unfolds.
We want to be clear: The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priorities. Violence, hazing or any other behavior that endangers others has no place at NAU. The university has robust hazing prevention training and requirements, and has high standards for the conduct of all NAU-associated organizations and individual students. The university is reviewing this matter under applicable university policies and student conduct processes, which are separate from the criminal justice system. In accordance with standard university processes, NAU has interim suspended Delta Tau Delta to allow a full investigation to take place and prioritize student safety. Consistent with privacy laws, we are limited in what we can share regarding individual students.
We recognize that this loss has deeply affected our campus. Counseling and support resources are available to students, faculty and staff, and we strongly encourage anyone who is struggling to seek support during this difficult time.
- Counseling Services
- JacksCare 24/7– 24 hour crisis support
- Lumberjack CARE Center
- Consider submitting a CARE referral for yourself or on behalf of another student
- Employee Assistance and Wellness resources
We ask our community to keep the student’s loved ones in their thoughts and to respect the family’s privacy as they navigate an unimaginable loss.