UPDATE: 8:25 p.m., Sept. 26, 2025
The University of Idaho chapter of Phi Delta Theta has released a statement online responding to a physical altercation that took place the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 24.
“The Phi Delta Theta Chapter at the University of Idaho is aware of an incident that took place on September 24. Upon learning of the incident the chapter worked quickly with Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters to remove the individual from membership,” the fraternity wrote in the statement.
“Our chapter is deeply concerned about the well-being of the individual affected. Phi Delta Theta does not support or condone violence and places the highest priority on the safety of individuals within our campuses and communities. The Fraternity does not tolerate actions that contradict our values or policies and upholds strict accountability for members and chapters who violate Fraternity expectations or the law,” the statement said.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and community that has been impacted. This incident does not reflect our house or chapter, and we are deeply saddened this happened. We will continue to strive to be the best versions of ourselves, and better our community. Once again, every one of our members are praying for the safety and well-being of those involved,” the chapter wrote in the Facebook post attached to the statement.
Original Post: 5:32 p.m., Sept. 26, 2025
A University of Idaho Phi Delta Theta member has expelled from membership, according to a statement by the fraternity’s headquarters released Sept. 26. The statement came after a physical altercation occurred on campus late Wednesday, Sept. 24, leaving one of the two parties involved hospitalized.
“Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters has become aware of an incident that took place on September 24 within the Greek Row at the University of Idaho. The individual involved has been removed from membership and the Fraternity is working with the chapter to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine next steps,” Phi Delta Theta said in the statement.
“Phi Delta Theta holds the safety of every member of the Fraternity as well as the individuals of the campuses and communities they are a part of, in the highest regard, and does not support or condone violence. The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law,” the organization said.
UI also released a statement Thursday evening on Facebook. A community member commented on a Facebook post made by UI on Thursday, sharing a screenshot of a post made by the victim’s father, Adam Dawson, after the incident had occurred.
UI responded to the user’s comment, saying, “Our thoughts are with the delivery driver who was injured during a delivery Wednesday night. We do not condone violence nor behaviors that put others at risk. Moscow Police is conducting an investigation into the incident. University of Idaho has a student code of conduct that all students are expected to follow. Any violations of this code are reviewed and appropriate actions taken within the scope of the university’s capacity.”
Dakota Steffen can be reached at [email protected].
Tom
As a member of this fraternity in Moscow (joined in the mid 70's), it would be enlightening to know more of the back story, specifically what prompted this altercation...we had a strange member when I lived there but we found a peaceful solution to the problem and this particular resident was removed before becoming initiated.
t11
fuck off Tom. Initiated