Lauren McCluskey Foundation Welcomes New Board Members and Forms Advisory Committee
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 is a Peabody and six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker whose […]
Pullman Spring Dinner and Auction Brings Community Together in Support of Campus Safety
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 […]
Special Screening of ESPN LISTEN Documentary Sunday March 29 in Pullman
Thank you to all who joined us for the special screening of the ESPN “LISTEN” Documentary in Pullman this last Sunday. Following the film, 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 local community, […]
Presentations Reaching More Than 900 Greek Students Since January
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 shares Lauren’s story and Lauren’s Promise at FBI National Academy
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. At the Academy, Major Sturzenegger shared Lauren McCluskey’s story and Lauren’s Promise, “I will listen and believe you if someone […]
Virtual campaign in honor of Lauren’s 29th Birthday scheduled for February 12th, 2026
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. February 12, 2026, marks what would have been Lauren McCluskey’s 29th […]
Winter 2025 – 2026 Newsletter
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 stalking on campuses. We aim to make campuses across the country safer and more supportive environments where students can thrive. We’re excited to release our Winter 2025 […]
Six Part Video Series Highlights the Story and Impact of the Lauren McCluskey Foundation
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, and partnerships that have shaped the Foundation’s work since […]
Growth Continues for the Race for Campus Safety in Pullman and Salt Lake City
This year, the Race for Campus Safety continued to experience remarkable growth at both Washington State University in Pullman and the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. In Pullman, the community came alive with appearances from hometown mascots W.T. Bank of Washington Trust Bank, Butch T. Cougar, and Joe Vandal — bringing energy and […]