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TUCSON - The national executive council for the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has revoked the charter of the University of Arizona chapter of the fraternity after repeated hazing instances against members came to light, according to a statement released by the fraternity.

In a meeting of the fraternity's Executive Council on January 20 in New Brunswick, N.J., the UA chapter's charter was revoked, and it was no longer recognized by the national organization, according to a news release on the Phi Kappa Psi website.

The charter was revoked due to "repeated instances of hazing over a period of time," the release states. "The chapter's efforts to hide the truth and mislead those investigating the allegations also contributed to the final action."

Multiple violations of the Fraternity's risk management policy, and the UA's rules and regulations, also played a factor in the decision, the release states.

Phi Kappa Psi has been on the UA campus since 1947.

"We have great alumni and a tremendous history at the University of Arizona," said Executive Director Shawn Collinsworth. "This is not our brightest moment on campus, but we are confident that we will return soon and provide a student experience that will align with our expectations of Phi Kappa Psi membership."