University of Maryland officials are investigating the origins of an email that contains "vulgar language" that was sent by an undergrad student who is also a member of the university's Kappa Sigma fraternity.

According to the Washington Post, though only recently posted to the Internet, the email is dated January 2014 and appears to originate from a university student. Purportedly, it contains both racist and sexist messages, specifically that he wants to have sex with women during an upcoming rush week but only women of certain races.

In a statement issued to the media, university president Wallace Loh indicated the school only became aware of the message a week ago, adding the views expressed in it are "reprehensible to our campus community."

The Maryland case comes at a time when a frenzy already exists stemming from a University of Oklahoma incident where at least two Sigma Alpha Epsilon students have already been expelled or withdrawn after being captured on video chanting racist chants about not allowing black students into the fraternity. The chapter house has also since been shut down.

Kappa Sigma has since posted a statement on its website claiming it was just made aware of the email. The statement did not specify to whom the email was sent.

Reportedly, the student involved has since been suspended and has even submitted a letter of resignation from the fraternity. The ongoing investigation is now being conducted by the university's Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct.

In its statement, the fraternity said, "The language and views expressed in the email were inexcusable and are in stark contrast to the values of Kappa Sigma Fraternity."

The "entire fraternity" of Kappa Sigma was expected to receive "educational training on diversity and respect," Loh said in his statement, adding that it was fraternity officials who requested the training.