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HBCU Southern University Suspends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Following Hazing & Misconduct Allegations
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HBCU Southern University Suspends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Following Hazing & Misconduct Allegations

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HBCU Southern University Suspends Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Following Hazing &
Misconduct Allegations

#AlphaPhiAlphaFraternityInc.’s Beta Sigma chapter at Southern University in Baton Rouge has been suspended and placed under a “cease and desist” order amid allegations of misconduct.

Reportedly, campus police are investigating to determine whether members violated the school’s hazing policy and Student Code of Conduct. This comes after #OmegaPsiPhi was expelled from the campus due to the reported hazing de@th of Caleb Wilson.

The order bars all chapter activities and member participation in campus-oriented events until the probe is complete. Chancellor John Pierre told local news “This is a very serious precaution. We take these kinds of things very seriously. Allegations of hazing will not be tolerated at Southern University.” If the investigation finds violations, the chapter could face extended sanctions or even permanent removal.


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Wendy Osefo Clarifies She Voluntarily Stepped Down From Wesleyan University Before Her Fraud Charges Went Public
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Wendy Osefo Clarifies She Voluntarily Stepped Down From Wesleyan University Before Her Fraud Charges Went Public

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Wendy Osefo Clarifies She Voluntarily Stepped Down From Wesleyan University Before Her Fraud Charges Went Public

Dr. Wendy Osefo is setting the record straight about her departure from Wesleyan University, clarifying that she was not fired but chose to resign.

In a statement to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Oct. 14, a spokesperson for “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star said, “Contrary to recent media reports, Dr. Wendy Osefo was not terminated from a faculty position at Wesleyan University. She formally submitted her letter of resignation prior to any public announcement made by the university.”

The rep added, “Dr. Osefo made the voluntary decision to step down from her role. This decision was made independently and communicated directly to the university before any external reports surfaced.”

A spokesperson for Wesleyan University confirmed her exit, stating, “Wendy Osefo is no longer an employee of Wesleyan University. She resigned from her position.”

Osefo and her husband, Eddie Osefo, were arrested last week and face 16 charges, including seven felonies connected to alleged fraud.


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'RHOP' Star Wendy Osefo Reportedly Removed From Professor Position At Wesleyan University Following Fraud Arrest
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Wendy Osefo Removed As Professor At Wesleyan University

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Dr. Wendy Osefo has reportedly been removed from her professor position at Wesleyan University following her and her husband, Eddie’s, recent arrest for fraud.

RELATED: Wayment! ‘RHOP’ Star Wendy Osefo & Her Husband Reportedly Booked On At Least 15 Fraud Charges Each (MUGSHOTS)

More On Dr. Wendy Osefo Reportedly Being Removed From Her Professor Position At Wesleyan University

On Tuesday, October 14, US Weekly published a report asserting that Wesleyan University confirmed to the outlet that Wendy has been “removed from her position as a professor.” Specifically, the college sent a statement to the outlet, writing:

“Wendy Osefo is no longer an employee of Wesleyan University.”

According to TMZ, the outlet also received the same statement. Additionally, TMZ noted that Wendy “had been a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Sociology.” Furthermore, US Weekly adds that students also received an email from “the director of Wesleyan,” explaining that Wendy “would no longer be teaching the course.”

Per TMZ, Wendy Osefo previously taught at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. However, she resigned in 2024 and began her role at Wesleyan in the fall of that year. Her class was reportedly centered on “reality television and social issues,” per US Weekly.

Wendy reportedly obtained degrees from Temple University and Johns Hopkins, as well as a Ph.D. in “public affairs and community development” from Rutgers University, per TMZ.

More On The ‘RHOP’ Recent Arrest

As The Shade Room previously reported, Wendy and Eddie Osefo were arrested on multiple fraud charges on October 9. The pair is reportedly being accused of making false statements resulting in fraud of over $300. Wendy is reportedly facing a total of 15 charges, while her husband is reportedly facing 18. This, all because the pair alleged that their home was burglarized in April 2024. This reportedly resulted in the theft of pricey jewelry and Birkin bags. However, authorities soon determined that Wendy and her husband had staged the plan. Additionally, authorities shared that they later peeped social media posts shared by Wendy in which she was wearing jewelry she claimed had been stolen.

Outside Of Dr. Wendy Osefo Reportedly Being Removed From Her Professor Position, Here’s What Has Happened Since Her & Her Husband’s Arrest

According to US Weekly, Wendy and Eddie Osefo posted a $50,000 bail and were released from jail on October 10. Subsequently, a spokesperson for the couple shared that they were in “good spirits.”

“They are grateful for the outpouring of concern and support from friends, fans, and colleagues. The Osefos, alongside their legal team, look forward to their day in court. At this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead,” the spokesperson told the outlet.

Since then, Andy Cohen has reacted to Wendy’s arrest, while Ashley Darby also took some time to throw slide shade her way. At this time, Wendy has not publicly spoken about her removal from Wesleyan University staff.

RELATED: Shade Alert! ‘RHOP’ Star Ashley Darby Makes Joke About Wendy Osefo’s Arrest During Live Performance (VIDEOS)

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Reach announces University of Greenwich as 2026 university partner and DRPG named as second-time donor

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The Reach (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage) Events Scholarship Initiative has confirmed the University of Greenwich as its 2026 university partner, aligning the programme with one of the UK’s most diverse student communities and a leading centre for events and hospitality education.

Mary Ivers, Associate Director of External Engagement, University of Greenwich, said: “We’re delighted to partner with REACH Events Management Scholarship to create meaningful opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds in the events and hospitality industry. This collaboration reflects our commitment to inclusive education and ensuring all our students have the support and connections they need to build successful careers in their chosen fields.”

Robert Kenward, co-founder of Reach, said: “Confirming the University of Greenwich as our 2026 partner is a brilliant next step for Reach and for the students we exist to support. As we enter our fourth year, we’re moving from good intentions to durable impact. This is about longevity and legacy: a community-led programme that keeps widening who gets to thrive in our sector.”

DRPG has confirmed it will again sponsor the programme for the 2026 intake of students having been one of the first to support the programme since its inception. Dale Parmenter, CEO, added: “Breaking into the events industry shouldn’t depend on where you’re from or who you are. It should be about what value you can bring to the industry and how someone’s natural talent can be nurtured and grown. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t necessarily. That’s why we’re backing the REACH Scholarship again for 2026, this time with the University of Greenwich. This programme isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about making real, lasting change. Creating an industry that’s truly representative and inclusive for the good of everyone. We just need to step up and make room at the table. It’s that simple.”

This announcement follows the launch last month of ‘Reach 2.0’ – a legacy-driven restructure that formalises governance, strengthens delivery, and sets a clear path to scale scholarships from three to five per year. The refreshed model introduces an Advisory Board to steer strategy, operations and decision-making, supported by active working parties across social, PR, coaching & alumni, events and fundraising.

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About the Reach Events Scholarship

Launched in 2022, Reach provides students with £5,000 per year for three years to support Black, Asian and underrepresented minority ethnic students on events management degree programmes.

Scholarships are funded by industry donors who pledge £5,000 per year for three years. Beyond funding, Reach integrates students into the working world through work experience, internships, networking and employment opportunities facilitated by its partner network.

To date, Reach has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Hertfordshire; the University of Greenwich now joins as the confirmed 2026 partner.

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Farm Aid 40 Considering Cancelling Over University of Minnesota Strike
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Farm Aid 40 Considering Cancelling Over University of Minnesota Strike

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Farm Aid 40 has been in the works for months. The anniversary celebration is scheduled to take place on Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, and more are scheduled to make appearances. But whether the event is still held at the intended venue, or whether it goes on at all, is dependent on whether the University of Minnesota labor strike is resolved.

“Our artists, production team and partners have made clear that they will not cross a picket line,” Farm Aid event organizers shared in a statement. “The team that is scheduled tomorrow to begin building our complex stage and set is made up of loyal production people who have an ongoing relationship with labor across the U.S. They also will not cross a picket line. These decisions reflect our own values: the farm and labor movements are inseparable, and we believe strongly that the University must return to the bargaining table in good faith.”

Teamsters employees at the University of Minnesota began their strike on Tuesday, Sept. 9 after the university failed to return with other contract offers after the union representing maintenance, custodial, and food service workers across campuses in the city rejected their latest, and final, offer. The University of Minnesota issued a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 10, saying “the actions of some picketers on our Twin Cities and Duluth campuses threaten the community’s safety and are extremely concerning.” Per CBS News, a dozen people have been arrested in relation to the strike.

“We are deeply concerned that this jeopardizes our ability to hold Farm Aid 40 as planned but primarily puts these workers in a place of hardship as they labor to provide basic needs for their families,” organizers said. “We are currently looking at all of our options for hosting this event, but it is not an easy task to pivot at this point.”

But a move or cancellation at this point in the planning process could be financially “devastating,” the statement continued: “We are currently looking at all of our options for hosting this event, but it is not an easy task to pivot at this point … The expenses already incurred to bring this historic event to Minnesota may well threaten the survival of our organization after four decades of service to family farmers.”

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The event is scheduled to also feature Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards, and more.

“We urge the University of Minnesota to settle this contract quickly so that Farm Aid 40 can proceed as intended — to celebrate four decades of farmers, music, and solidarity,” organizers said. “The world is watching, and together we can make sure this anniversary is remembered for unity, not division.”

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