2025 Pullman fundraising dinner and auction moved to Spring 2026
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is shifting the timing of it’s annual Pullman fundraising dinner and auction, a hallmark event traditionally held each fall. The next gathering, originally slated for fall 2025, will now take place in spring 2026, with the exact date to be finalized in the coming months. The Utah fundraising dinner and auction […]
More than 300 greek students make Lauren’s Promise at Alpha Chi Omega
As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Washington State University Omega Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega (a national women’s fraternity), Linda Mittelhammer, Director of Community Relations for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, partnered with student Kelly Colbourne, alumna Barbara Calapristi, and members of the Omega collegiate and alumnae chapters to incorporate Lauren’s Promise into the King Alpha […]
We Can All Make a Difference: Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open at Idaho honors Lauren’s legacy with record turnout
“We can all make a difference” was the message on Saturday, January 25th at the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open track meet in Moscow, Idaho. The event was hosted by University of Idaho Track and Field in Lauren’s memory on the Lauren McCluskey Track and Field at the Kibbie Dome. Lauren’s parents, Jill and Matt McCluskey […]
Winter 2024 – 2025 Newsletter
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation was established to honor the life and spirit of Lauren McCluskey. At the heart of our work is a mission to changing the culture that responds poorly to relationship violence and stalking on college campuses. Our dedicated team is committed to advocating for these causes and implementing targeted programs to create […]
Lessons from Lauren: How a student’s death turned into a widespread call for change
The Montana Kaimin, the University of Montana’s independent student newspaper, recently featured a powerful article by Emma White on the lasting impact of Lauren’s Promise in the lives of students. It highlights the crucial work being done by individuals and students across the nation to drive meaningful change in how violence against students is addressed. […]
BetterHelp and the Lauren McCluskey Foundation Partner to Provide Free Therapy Resources to those impacted by Relationship Violence
We’re proud to announce a new partnership between BetterHelp and the Lauren McCluskey Foundation! Together, BetterHelp and the Lauren McCluskey Foundation are committed to sharing free therapy resources to those who may have been impacted by relationship violence. By providing access to licensed therapists via a convenient, virtually accessible platform, we aim to support survivors […]
Foundation joins with Brooks Running for giveaway campaign
With the kick-off of the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, the Lauren McCluskey Foundation is thrilled to announce that we’re joining with Brooks Running to giveaway a pair of shoes every week leading up to our September and November races in Pullman, Washington, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Register to race to enter. One random […]
Universities worldwide make ‘Lauren’s Promise’ to listen, believe, 5 years after McCluskey murder
Amanda Gilbert with KUTV recently reported on the significant growth of Lauren’s Promise, highlighting how universities worldwide have adopted the pledge to listen and believe, five years after the tragic murder of Lauren McCluskey. Sunday marked five years since an ex-boyfriend murdered University of Utah student-athlete Lauren McCluskey after she was not listened to, or […]
Josie Goodrich and USA Today Highlights National Push for Campus Safety Inspired by Lauren McCluskey
In a feature published by USA Today, the story of Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy is bringing renewed national attention to urgent campus safety reforms. The article details how Lauren, a University of Utah student-athlete, reported her stalker more than 20 times before she was tragically murdered in 2018. Despite her repeated pleas for help, […]
Making a promise: ‘Lauren’s Promise’ – Sun News Daily
The article “Making a promise: ‘Lauren’s Promise,” by Hannah Hickman with Sun News Daily, reported on student body presidents from colleges in Utah having recently met with Lauren McCluskey’s parents, Jill McCluskey, and Matt McCluskey, to discuss “Laurens Promise.” The promise is an oath to listen to those who are in abusive situations. The pledge […]