The Penn State Board of Trustees passed sweeping reforms to fraternity and sorority culture at an off-cycle meeting on Friday.

The changes were a direct response to the death of Timothy Piazza, a 19-year-old Penn State sophomore who died after a hazing ritual in February.

“I am resolved to turn the pain and anguish radiating through our entire community into decisive action and reform, concentrating on the safety and well-being of students at Penn State,” President Eric Barron said, according to a statement from the school.

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