University of Utah Police Investigation Reveals Critical Findings An independent investigation found that explicit evidence photos Lauren McCluskey had provided to the University of Utah Police during an extortion investigation were shown to other officers, though investigators found no evidence the images were digitally shared. The report raised serious concerns about the handling of sensitive […]
Executive Director Advances the Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Mission in 2020 The Lauren McCluskey Foundation announced the appointment of its new Director, marking an important step in advancing the Foundation’s mission to improve campus safety and prevent relationship violence and stalking. The new leadership will help expand outreach, strengthen partnerships, and support programs that honor Lauren […]
Washington State University Welcomes the Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s First Office The Lauren McCluskey Foundation announced the opening of its first office at Washington State University and the hiring of its first Executive Director, marking a major milestone in the organization’s growth. The new office expands the Foundation’s ability to advance campus safety initiatives, strengthen partnerships, […]
Lauren’s Promise Reaches Students Across the United States and Beyond KSL highlighted the rapid growth of Lauren’s Promise, a pledge created by Jill McCluskey to encourage educators to listen, believe, and support students experiencing threats, relationship violence, or stalking. What began at Washington State University quickly expanded to more than 30 colleges and universities across […]
Police Immunity Challenge Seeks Greater Accountability The parents of Lauren McCluskey filed a lawsuit challenging Utah’s police laws, arguing that government agencies should be held accountable when failures contribute to preventable tragedies. Their legal action sought to overturn protections that they believed limited responsibility for the actions of public officials and prevented families from obtaining […]
Mediation Talks End Without Agreement Between the McCluskey Family and University Mediation talks between the McCluskey family and the University of Utah concluded without a resolution, prompting the family to continue pursuing legal action following Lauren McCluskey’s death. The case centered on allegations that the university failed to adequately respond to Lauren’s repeated reports of […]
Timeline of Lauren McCluskey’s Murder Shows the Events That Led to Campus Safety Reform ABC4’s outlines the key events leading up to Lauren McCluskey’s murder and the significant developments that followed. The article traces Lauren’s repeated efforts to seek help, the institutional responses, and the investigations, legal actions, and policy reforms that emerged in the […]
Campus Safety Remains at the Center of Lauren McCluskey’s Lawsuit The McCluskey family prepared a second lawsuit against the University of Utah, alleging that failures by university police and housing officials contributed to Lauren McCluskey’s preventable death. The lawsuit argued that repeated reports of stalking, harassment, and relationship violence were not handled appropriately and raised […]
Utah Track and Field Honors Lauren McCluskey’s Lasting Legacy Eighteen months after Lauren McCluskey’s death, the University of Utah track and field program reflected on her lasting impact on teammates, coaches, and the university community. Head coach Kyle Kepler shared that Lauren remains an important part of the program through memorials, continued support for her […]
