College suspends Beta and APhi after student death

The college has suspended the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority after the death of Won Jang ’26, college spokeswoman Jana Barnello wrote in an email statement to The Dartmouth. According to previous reporting from The Dartmouth, Jang, a member of Beta, attended a joint social event with the two Greek organizations on Saturday night. Authorities recovered Jang’s body from the Connecticut River on July 7.

Jang’s death sparked a police investigation into possible hazing, according to previous reporting from The Dartmouth. In an interview with WMUR, Hanover Police Chief Charlie Dennis said the department received an anonymous email alleging that hazing may have been involved. Barnello wrote that the college is working “closely” with Hanover police as the department leads the investigation into Jang’s death.

“The entire Dartmouth community is mourning the tragic loss of Won Jang,” Barnello wrote. “Our counseling team has been assisting the family since yesterday, and Dartmouth is providing all the support it can to Won’s parents, family and friends.”

Accordingly Reporting in the past According to The Dartmouth, suspension rules prohibit anyone not currently living in Beta or APhi from entering the houses. Suspended Greek rooms are also prohibited from hosting events with other Greek houses.

Executives at Beta and APhi did not respond to requests for comment within 15 minutes. This article will be updated as The Dartmouth receives more information. Assistant Dean and Director of Greek Life Josh Gamse referred media inquiries to Barnello. Hanover Police Chief Charlie Dennis declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.

Update attached (July 9, 6:22 p.m.): The article has been updated to include additional information from Hanover Police Chief Charlie Dennis.