Ursinus College cancels men's, women's swimming seasons for hazing violations
COLLEGEVILLE -- Ursinus College has canceled the rest of the season for its men’s and women’s swimming teams after an investigation found violations of the college’s anti-hazing policy and student code of conduct.
The college, which announced the cancellation Friday, also said swimming coach Mark Feinberg had been placed on probation following an investigation that began in early September.
College officials said the issue involved alcohol and underage drinking. Tom Yencho, a spokesperson for the college, said Sunday that the hazing occurred early in the semester but didn’t provide details about what happened.
“While the decision to cancel the season was difficult, the safety and well-being of every student at Ursinus are our greatest priorities,” officials said in a statement. “Ursinus College does not tolerate hazing or any action that is antithetical to our values and our mission.
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