A sorority and two fraternity members at Dartmouth College are facing charges in the death of a student, ABC News reports.

In July 2024, Dartmouth College student Won Jang, 20, was found dead in the Connecticut River after attending an off-campus party. As detailed by The New York Post, two members of Beta Alpha Omega fraternity—Matthew Catrambone and Samuel Terry—have been charged with misdemeanors for providing alcohol to an underage individual. The Alpha Phi sorority also faces a corporate charge for facilitating an underage drinking event.

The investigation revealed that Jang, a member of Beta Alpha Omega, had attended a party hosted by Alpha Phi where alcohol was served to underage attendees. During the event, some partygoers decided to swim in the Connecticut River despite heavy rain. Jang, who could not swim, went missing and was later found with a blood alcohol level of 0.167%, over twice the legal limit for driving.

According to NBC News, Dartmouth College has suspended both Beta Alpha Omega and Alpha Phi as the investigation continues.

The college emphasized the importance of Greek organizations adhering to their stated values to ensure student safety and maintain a supportive campus community.

“Dartmouth has long valued the contributions that Greek organizations bring to the student experience, when they are operating within their stated values and standards. These organizations, as well as all Dartmouth students and community members, have a responsibility to ensure Dartmouth remains a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive community for students, faculty, and staff,” the college said in a statement, per NBC News.

The college’s newspaper, The Dartmouth Review has posted an “In Memoriam” article honoring Jang.

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