Baylor frat president accused of rape is no longer welcome at UT Dallas, school says

The former Baylor University fraternity president accused of raping another student is no longer welcome at the University of Texas at Dallas, where he had been completing his degree, the school announced Wednesday.

"Two years ago we admitted a student without knowing their legal history," university President Richard C. Benson said. "Based on recent court action and other information over the last several days, that student will not participate in UTD commencement activities, will not attend UT Dallas graduate school and will not be present on campus as a student or guest."

An online petition calling for Jacob Walter Anderson's removal had reached more than 20,000 signatures when the school released the statement Wednesday afternoon.

"I am grateful to the UT Dallas students, faculty and other community members who have shared their concerns, disappointment and outrage over this student's presence on our campus," Benson wrote.

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