Response to UnsafeU petition
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A response to the petition was shared with the group’s representatives and is being shared here in the interest of transparency.
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Statement from Dan Reed, senior vice president for Academic Affairs, and Lori McDonald, vice president for Student Affairs, on the student petition
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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.
Read MoreResponse to unsafeU Declaration of Protest
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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.
Read MoreUniversity Statement Regarding Student Government Resolution
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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).
Read MoreStatement from President Ruth V. Watkins on search for new director of public safety
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A national search for a director of public safety will begin in the coming weeks.
Read MorePolice Chief Dale Brophy announces retirement
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A national search will be conducted to fill the position.
Read MoreVigil for MacKenzie Lueck
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ASUU held a vigil on Monday, July 1, at 6 p.m. on the Union lawn.
Read MoreUniversity statement about the death of student MacKenzie Lueck
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of University of Utah student MacKenzie Lueck. Our campus community mourns her tragic loss. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and all those who knew her.
Read MoreStatement in response to lawsuit
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We will respond to the McCluskey family’s lawsuit through the appropriate channels, but I want to express again our deep sorrow for the loss of Lauren McCluskey. Our hearts go out to her family and friends. While there are differences in how we would characterize some of the events leading to Lauren’s tragic murder, let […]
Read MoreUniversity statement about missing U student MacKenzie Lueck
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The University of Utah is deeply concerned about the well-being of MacKenzie “Kenzie” Lueck and her family. The university is cooperating with the Salt Lake City Police Department, which is investigating her disappearance.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah statement on campus safety actions
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The University of Utah is committed to fostering a culture of safety, with ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, practices, campus awareness, and response to daily incidents as well as during crises.
Read MoreAddressing lab safety
Safety reporting at the U is being restructured to address challenges identified in reports.
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