Virtual 5K Unites Students to Support Campus Safety Washington State University students transformed their annual fundraising event into a Virtual 5K to benefit the Lauren McCluskey Foundation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants completed the race remotely while raising awareness and funds to support the Foundation’s mission of improving campus safety, preventing relationship violence and stalking, […]
Memorial Tree Dedicated to Lauren McCluskey at Washington State University A memorial tree and plaque were dedicated at Washington State University on February 14, 2020, to honor the life and legacy of Lauren McCluskey, a Pullman native and University of Utah student-athlete. The memorial, funded by graduate students in the families of WSU professors Matt […]
Student Safety Summit Focuses on Campus Safety and Student Well-Being The University of Utah hosted its first Student Safety event in January 2020, bringing together higher education leaders, students, and public safety professionals to discuss campus safety, mental health, and violence prevention. Inspired in part by the lessons learned from Lauren McCluskey’s death, the event […]
Cat Wing Honors Lauren McCluskey The Lauren McCluskey Wing at the Whitman County Humane Society honors Lauren McCluskey’s lifelong compassion for animals and her dedication to helping shelter pets find loving homes. Named in her memory, the Wing expanded the shelter’s capacity to care for kittens while providing a lasting tribute to Lauren’s legacy. Today, […]
Lauren McCluskey Memorial Fund Supports Future Student-Athlete Scholarships The Lauren McCluskey Memorial Fund was established to honor Lauren’s life, achievements, and lasting impact on the University of Utah community. This supports future scholarships for student-athletes in track and field, reflecting Lauren’s dedication to athletics, academics, and helping others. Through this memorial, Lauren’s legacy continues by […]
University of Utah Responds to Campus Safety Concerns After Lauren McCluskey’s Death The Salt Lake Tribune examined the University of Utah’s response following Lauren McCluskey’s death and the growing concerns surrounding campus safety. Students, families, and community members called for greater accountability, transparency, and improvements to how safety concerns are handled. The university acknowledged that […]
Mother of Lauren McCluskey Continues to Share Her Daughter’s Legacy On the anniversary of Lauren McCluskey’s death, her mom Jill McCluskey spoke about Lauren’s life, the impact she had on others, and the importance of continuing efforts to improve campus safety. Jill has used her daughter’s story to raise awareness about relationship violence, stalking, and […]
University of Utah Safety Concerns Lead to Calls for Greater Accountability One year after Lauren McCluskey’s murder, KUER reported that University of Utah students continued raising concerns about campus safety and the need for stronger accountability. Student advocates called for additional transparency, resources, and oversight while the university worked to implement safety recommendations following independent […]
University of Utah Students Advocate Change and for Greater Campus Safety University of Utah students organized a campus walkout in 2019 to demand greater transparency, accountability, and improvements to campus safety following Lauren McCluskey’s murder. Students raised concerns about how reports of stalking and threats were handled and called for stronger support systems, better training, […]
