University of South Carolina Shortens Fraternity Suspension

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina has reached agreement with the Kappa Sigma fraternity to shorten its suspension for alcohol violations.

Kappa Sigma was placed on suspension until 2019 for alcohol violations. The school did not say what the fraternity did to shorten the suspension.

The agreement allows the chapter limited use of its house in the school’s Greek Village during the spring. Full access will be restored in the fall.

Kappa Sigma was one of three USC fraternity chapters closed during the 2014-15 school year.

Pi Kappa Alpha was closed a year ago after a pledge died from alcohol poisoning. The fraternity was restored at the end of last year.

Delta Tau Delta was shut down after repeated alcohol violations and remains closed until 2018.