Research themes report now available
07/28/2010
Following the Novak Institute for Hazing Prevention, held June 10-12 2010, a research themes report is now available.
The report is six pages of research findings, grouped by theme. View and download the Novak Institute for Hazing Prevention research themes report (PDF, 185k).
National Hazing Symposium at the University of Maine October 1 & 2, 2009
08/28/2009
The National Hazing Symposium is designed to offer a day-long examination of research, theories and practical implications for addressing the problem of hazing. This year's program will be a bit different from the past. While anyone is welcome to attend the program and participate, particular focus will be placed on bringing together experts for in-depth discussions surrounding the issue of hazing.
National study findings released
03/11/2008
Dr. Elizabeth Allan and Dr. Mary Madden have just released the findings of their groundbreaking study on hazing across college campuses and student groups.
Ten initial findings are described in the report, Hazing in View: College Students at Risk and include:
More than half of college students involved in clubs, teams, and organizations experience hazing. Nearly half (47%) of students have experienced hazing prior to coming to...
Elizabeth Allan and Mary Madden at NCAA Hazing Summit
02/26/2008
Hazing experts take center stage on the opening day of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's convention, in Nashville, with a panel of academic leaders scheduled to discuss growing fears that college administrators could be held liable for hazing incidents.
Research Cited in News
08/19/2006
Findings from the pilot phase of the national hazing were cited recently in articles in The Portland Press Herald (Maine), The Times Union (Albany, NY) . The lead researchers were interviewed about the study on WGAN news radio (listen to audio of interview ).
Chronicle of Higher Education
06/02/2006
A recent article about hazing in athletic organizations published by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
USA Today Mentions Study
05/19/2006
Elizabeth Allan, the study's principal investigator, recently discussed the study with USA Today in a story related to the posting of pictures on the Bad Jocks website.
