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, […]
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 […]
On Thursday, November 6th, 2025, the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Utah hosted their third annual Purple Ribbon Benefit, supporting the Lauren McCluskey Foundation. Throughout the week of events and awareness activities, the chapter truly showed an incredible commitment to raising awareness about domestic violence. Their creativity, hard work, […]
Seven years after the tragic loss of Lauren McCluskey, Jill McCluskey continues to turn grief into purpose. In a recent episode of Conexión on Avanza 88.3, hosted by Program Director Edgar Zúñiga, Jill shared how her journey has evolved from heartbreak to advocacy, highlighting the importance of awareness, community action, and prevention. Jill McCluskey Highlights […]
Today, October 22nd , 2025, is the 7th anniversary of Lauren McCluskey’s tragic murder. In this video about Lauren’s Promise, hear from Jill McCluskey, Linda Mittelhammer, Joshua Tibbits, Magda Kondaridze, Nicolas Magnan, Jadrian Wooten, Chris Vogel, and Celene Beth Olsen as they share what the Promise means to them and why they chose to make […]
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is honored to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors, each bringing deep expertise, leadership experience, and commitment to improving campus safety. Introducing New Members to the Lauren McCluskey Foundation Keith Squires Keith Squires is the Chief Safety Officer of the University of Utah, responsible for the oversight and […]
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is honored to be the beneficiary of the Purple Ribbon Benefit Gala, hosted annually by the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Utah. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering safer communities through education, advocacy, and action. The Foundation is […]
