University of Utah Settlement Honors Lauren McCluskey’s Legacy The University reached a $13.5 million settlement with Lauren McCluskey’s family following her 2018 death on campus. The agreement acknowledged failures in the university’s response and included support for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, along with commitments to improve campus safety and violence prevention efforts. The settlement became […]
Student Safety Efforts Honor Lauren McCluskey’s Legacy The Lauren McCluskey Memorial Walk brought together family, friends, and supporters to honor Lauren’s life while focusing on the importance of safety. Held on the second anniversary of Lauren’s death, the event highlighted Lauren’s Promise and encouraged individuals to listen, believe, and support those experiencing threats or relationship […]
Settlement Supports Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Mission for Change Following the multi-million-dollar settlement with the University of Utah, the McCluskey family announced plans to use the funds to continue honoring Lauren’s legacy. Through the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, the family is supporting initiatives focused on campus safety, violence prevention, athletics, and animal welfare. The settlement represents an […]
University of Utah Settlement Creates Change for Campus Safety The University reached a $13.5 million settlement with Lauren McCluskey’s family after acknowledging failures in the university’s response before her death in 2018. The agreement recognized that Lauren’s case was not handled appropriately and supported efforts to improve campus safety, including funding for the Lauren McCluskey […]
Former University of Utah Officer Case Raises Campus Safety Concerns The Salt Lake Tribune examined developments involving a former University of Utah officer following the investigation into Lauren McCluskey’s death. The case raised important questions about accountability, campus safety, and the response systems in place when students report concerns. The continued discussion has helped highlight […]
Race for Campus Safety Brings Communities Together for Change The Race for Campus Safety is an annual event hosted by the Lauren McCluskey Foundation that brings together students, families, advocates, and community members to raise awareness and support efforts to improve campus responses to relationship violence and stalking. Participants can run, walk, or volunteer while […]
Lauren’s Promise Expands Through Professors Across the Country Lauren’s Promise continues to grow as teachers across the country add the pledge to their syllabi to support student safety and encourage a culture of listening and believing. The initiative, created through the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, gives educators a way to connect students with resources and show […]
Lauren’s Promise Helps Build Safer College Campuses ABC4 highlighted the launch of Lauren’s Promise, a pledge created by the Lauren McCluskey Foundation to encourage people to listen, believe, and support anyone experiencing threats, relationship violence, or stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s story, the initiative empowers faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members to create safer […]
Accountability Remains Essential After Lauren McCluskey’s Case In this opinion piece, Robert Gehrke argues that Lauren McCluskey’s case demands accountability from the University of Utah and its leadership. He highlights concerns about the university’s response before and after Lauren’s death, emphasizing the need for transparency, meaningful reform, and stronger protections for students. The article calls […]
