The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was honored to participate in the Goldman Sachs Women’s Network Local Leaders Series in Salt Lake City, where Jill McCluskey joined for a meaningful conversation about campus safety, peer support, and the lasting impact of Lauren’s legacy. The event brought together employees to learn more about the Foundation’s mission and the […]
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of journalist Nicole Noren and community leader Stephanie Schweitzer to their Board of Directors. Both leaders bring a wealth of expertise and a shared commitment to advancing campus safety. Nicole Noren is a Peabody and six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker whose work focuses […]
On Saturday, April 6th, 2026, we hosted our spring awareness dinner and auction in Pullman, honoring Lauren’s legacy and supporting our work to improve the response to relationship violence and stalking on college campuses. The evening brought together a wide range of supporters, partners, and community members, all aligned around a shared commitment to campus […]
Thank you to all who joined us for the special screening of the ESPN LISTEN Documentary in Pullman this last Sunday. Following the ESPN LISTEN documentary, we hosted a panel discussion featuring Jill McCluskey and community leaders from across the local university and public safety community. The conversation focused on lessons learned, safety in the […]
Since the start of 2026, our Director of Community and University Relations, Linda Mittelhammer has spoken with more than 900 greek students about relationship violence and stalking. These sessions focus on helping students understand more about relationship violence, stalking, and campus safety. We talk about warning signs, emotional manipulation, isolation, digital monitoring, coercion, and stalking […]
Major Heather Sturzenegger of the University of Utah Department of Public Safety recently represented Utah at the prestigious FBI National Academy, Session 296, an internationally recognized program that brings together a select group of law enforcement leaders. Sharing Lauren’s Story at the FBI National Academy At the Academy, Major Sturzenegger shared Lauren McCluskey’s story and Lauren’s Promise, […]
Everyone can listen, believe, and respond when someone asks for help. Jill McCluskey turned that into the Lauren’s Promise pledge: “I will listen to and believe you, if someone is threatening you.” This promise offers support to victims and their families when they need it most. Lauren McCluskey’s Legacy and the 2026 Promise With Purpose Campaign February […]
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was established to honor the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey. Our mission is to change the culture that responds poorly to relationship violence and stalking on campuses. We aim to make campuses across the country safer and more supportive environments where students can thrive. Winter 2025–2026 Foundation Newsletter We’re excited […]
How Lauren McCluskey’s Legacy Continues to Improve Campus Safety Over the next six weeks, the Lauren McCluskey Foundation will release a video series that shares how Lauren’s legacy continues to drive meaningful change in campus safety. Produced by Jeff Rudeen, and narrated in part by Nicole Noren, this series brings viewers behind the mission, initiatives, […]
