The action by the Rhode Island universityoutlined in a letter signed by two of its vice presidentscomes as the U.S. Department of Educations investigates whether dozens of colleges and universities throughout the nation illegally handled sexual violence and harassment complaints.
Brown also announced a review of alcohol policy and social event regulations this spring, according to the letter.
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The fraternities did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment.
A separate federal investigation of dozens of colleges and universities centers on Title IX, under which a school must ensure that students are not denied or limited in the ability to participate in or benefit from its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex.
