The national administrative office of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity has suspended its OU chapter amid unknown circumstances.
Bryce Bonnet, OU Kappa Alpha Order president, confirmed that the OU chapter is closed as of Oct. 12.
The Kappa Alpha Order National staff and OU administrators are working together to reach an agreement on how long the chapter will be under suspension, Kappa Alpha Order Assistant Executive Director for Advancement Jesse Lyons said in a written statement about the suspension.
All members living in the chapter house have been offered the option of moving into on-campus housing for the time being, and active members will receive alumni status of the fraternity, Lyons said.
The reason for the chapter’s suspension has not been disclosed.
“Kappa Alpha Order is a moral compass for modern gentlemen, believes in students’ rights, and holds its members and chapters accountable to its policies and laws,” Lyons said in the statement. “The Order is proud of its history at OU, appreciates the partnership with the OU administration, and looks forward to returning to Norman and building a model chapter.”
Steven Ashmore, director of OU Student Conduct, said he would defer all comment to OU Public Affairs.
The Daily has reached out to Public Affairs for further comment.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
