# UChicago students reflect on campus sexual assault > UChicago students and a high school senior discuss campus sexual assault reports and university response. - Title: UChicago students reflect on campus sexual assault | Shortify - Summary: UChicago students and a high school senior discuss campus sexual assault reports and university response. Two UChicago fraternities reported sexual assaults… - Keywords: uchicago, sexual assault, fraternity, campus safety, student, high school senior, university response, news, local, students, reflect, campus - Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/10/21/students-reflect-on-the-issue-of-campus-sexual-assault-at-uchicago - Published: 2026-10-21T22:06:10.887+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: uchicago, sexual assault, fraternity, campus safety, student, high school senior, university response, news, local ## Recent sexual assault reports at UChicago fraternities Two fraternities near UChicago reported sexual assaults this week, sparking national conversation about campus safety. > A 19-year-old woman told police she was sexually assaulted at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity in February and filed a lawsuit about the incident this week. ## University response to lawsuits UChicago officials said they will cooperate with police investigations and determine disciplinary actions for fraternities. > The university does not recognize the fraternity but will determine if anyone violated school policy and "administer discipline as warranted." ## Rosibel Garcia's perspective Rosibel Garcia, a third-year chemistry student, says campus fraternities are too close to campus for safety. > I know stories of women who have had certain experiences at this college that should have been sent in an email, and it never was. ## Lily Vu's perspective Lily Vu, a first-year linguistics and math student, says sexual assault risks are common at all universities. > All my friends that are girls are saying, "We should just be so careful." But that’s not new. As a woman, you’re always seeing these reminders to be safe. ## Keelan Scanlan-Allende's perspective Keelan Scanlan-Allende, a high school senior applying to UChicago, says sexual assault issues are widespread across fraternities. > It’s not the recognition of the fraternities that’s the problem, it’s the fraternities themselves. ## Student concerns about safety Students say the university needs better student involvement in safety discussions and sexual assault prevention. > Because we have the safety trainings, the online modules at the beginning of the year, but it’s still happening. ## University's role in prevention Students urge the university to take initiative in sexual assault prevention education and awareness. > The university does have a responsibility. If they see these things happening or these patterns, they should take the initiative to do workshops or something to educate people on how to prevent that. ## National context of campus safety Keelan Scanlan-Allende links campus sexual assault to broader national issues in frat culture and rape culture. > It doesn’t start with abolishing a chapter of a frat. I think where we’re at right now, a national dialogue surrounding frat culture, Greek life and just rape culture in general is probably a good step in the right direction. ## Recent lawsuit details A 19-year-old woman filed a lawsuit after being sexually assaulted at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity in February. > A 19-year-old woman told police she was sexually assaulted at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity in February and filed a lawsuit about the incident this week. ## Second assault report A 21-year-old woman reported sexual assault at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity on Oct. 11. > The lawsuit came eight days after a 21-year-old woman told police she was sexually assaulted at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity near the Hyde Park campus on Oct. 11. ## University's stance on fraternities UChicago officials do not recognize the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity but will investigate policy violations. > University officials said they do not recognize the fraternity but will determine if anyone violated school policy and "administer discipline as warranted." ## What students want next Students call for better university involvement in campus safety and sexual assault prevention. > Because we have the safety trainings, the online modules at the beginning of the year, but it’s still happening. ## Key takeaway Two UChicago fraternities reported sexual assaults, prompting student concerns about campus safety and university action.