Northwestern is investigating an allegation that hazing occurred within the football program following the 2022 season.
ESPN's Adam Rittenberg reported the Big Ten school initiated an investigation that will be conducted by attorney Maggie Hickey of the ArentFox Schiff law firm and is expected to include interviews of players and coaches.
"The purpose of Ms. Hickey's investigation is to find the underlying truth of the allegations—including the scope of any potential hazing activity or harmful culture," the school said.
Rittenberg noted Northwestern said it will fully cooperate with the investigation but did not reveal whether the allegation of hazing involved players or coaches.