University of Utah: Powerful Changes After Lauren McCluskey’s Settlement in 2020

University of Utah Settlement Supports Lauren McCluskey’s Legacy

The University reached a $13.5 million settlement with Lauren McCluskey’s family following her death in 2018. The agreement acknowledged failures in the university’s response and included funding for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, along with commitments to improve campus safety and violence prevention efforts. The settlement became a significant step in honoring Lauren’s legacy and supporting continued efforts to create safer college communities.

University of Utah settles with family of murdered student Lauren McCluskey and renames its violence prevention center in her honor, CNN – October 23, 2020