Vanderbilt’s Gamma chapter was closed by the DKE national fraternity in February 2021 due to hazing, violations of university COVID-19 guidelines and new member education policies as well as alcohol misuse and fraud. 26 email obtained by The Hustler sent to all students who have expressed interest in joining the Interfraternity Council ( IFC ), Kristin Torrey acknowledged and denounced off-campus “fraternity-like” operations of former Delta Kappa Epsilon ( DKE ) brothers.