W.Va. university bars fraternity, sorority activities

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University has suspended social and pledging activities at its campus-affiliated fraternities and sororities following two recent incidents.

WVU Dean of Students Corey Farris says halting fraternity and sorority activities was done with students' well-being and safety in mind.

WVU says an undisclosed medical emergency occurred Thursday at a fraternity house. The university said a student is gravely ill but didn't disclose details.

On Nov. 6, 19 members of another fraternity were arrested on alcohol-related charges and the fraternity was suspended.

Police are investigating both incidents.