Despite the Stop Campus Hazing Act becoming federal law, recent deadly hazing episodes and criminal charges indicate the practice remains deeply embedded at some institutions. Experts warned mandatory reporting and prevention programs alone have not demonstrably reduced hazardous rituals; critics say the law may fuel compliance markets without changing campus cultures. At the same time, universities are expanding mental‑health capacity: UCLA Health received a $100 million commitment for treatment programs to address rising demand among students. Institutions face a twin challenge: responding to acute safety incidents while scaling behavioral health services to meet long‑term student needs. Campus leaders told regulators and trustees they need better evidence‑based prevention strategies, clearer enforcement, and sustained investment in counseling and crisis response to address overlapping risks.