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On Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, the university (through the Utah State Attorney General’s Office) will file two new responses in federal court in the ongoing lawsuit by the family of Lauren McCluskey. These new court filings are part of the expected legal process and a response to filings by the McCluskey family’s attorneys in November. […]

U identifies those responsible for etching N-word into ice on car windshield

The University of Utah has reported two flyers found on campus with racist and anti-immigrant ideologies to the Anti-Defamation League.

Henry Harpending was a professor of anthropology from 1997 until his death in 2016.

A response to the petition was shared with the group’s representatives and is being shared here in the interest of transparency. 

Lauren McCluskey’s tragic murder in October 2018 was a pivotal moment for the University of Utah. This institution is committed to improving and to reducing the likelihood of such a tragedy happening again on campus.

Several flyers that said “It’s okay to be white” were found on campus beginning Oct. 31. One flyer that said “Murdoch Murdoch” was also found. A large banner that said “Reclaim America” was found over the weekend.

We appreciate the students’ willingness to discuss both their concerns and to provide a thoughtful analysis of safety-related actions they believe will be helpful on our campus. As we shared this morning, we want and welcome feedback from all students on what we can do to improve safety at the University of Utah.

We applaud our students for advocating for changes and for their interest in making campus a safer place. Creating a culture of safety means that all members of our community—administrators, students, faculty, staff and visitors—have important roles to play.

The following letter was sent to Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) to clarify points related to a legal filing (motion to dismiss).