A Dartmouth College sorority and two fraternity members face charges related to the drowning death of a 20-year-old student after an off-campus party this summer.
Won Jang, a student from Middletown, Delaware, was reported missing in July after attending a party hosted by the Alpha Phi sorority. Authorities later found his body in the Connecticut River following a search involving state and local emergency responders.
On Friday, police in Hanover, New Hampshire, announced charges against the Alpha Phi sorority for facilitating an underage alcohol house. Additionally, two members of the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity were charged with providing alcohol to someone under 21.
According to investigators, the party, held at an off-campus location, involved alcohol provided by Beta Alpha Omega members. Most attendees were under the legal drinking age. After the party, several attendees went to swim in the Connecticut River. A heavy rainstorm hit the area, prompting most of the group to leave. Jang, who could not swim according to his family, was left behind and later drowned.
In response to the incident, Dartmouth College suspended both Alpha Phi and Beta Alpha Omega. These suspensions remain in effect as investigations continue. Jang himself was a member of Beta Alpha Omega.
"Dartmouth has long valued the contributions that Greek organizations bring to the student experience, when they are operating within their stated values and standards," the college said in a statement. It emphasized that all students and organizations must prioritize creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive community.
Alpha Phi representatives have not commented on the charges.
This tragic incident has drawn attention to the responsibilities of student organizations and the importance of oversight in college Greek life. As the case proceeds, Dartmouth continues to assess its policies to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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