Laken Riley, UGA

It’s been one year since Laken Riley was murdered on the UGA campus
ATLANTA — It has been one year since nursing student Laken Riley was murdered at the University of Georgia. Her death made news around the world and led to the passage of the Laken Riley Act. That bill was the first bill President Trump signed after taking office.
One year later: A look at the legacy of Laken Riley’s murder
On Feb. 22, 2024, the University of Georgia community was rocked by the first murder on campus in decades. In the 365 days since, Laken Riley’s name has become recognized
Fear still lingers on UGA campus one year after Laken Riley murder
In the wake of the murder, critics said the university had not done enough to enhance campus security, with some going as far as to call Riley’s death “100% preventable.”
It’s been 1 year since AU student Laken Riley’s murder changed politics
Immigration became one of the cornerstones of Donald Trump ’s ultimately successful quest to reclaim the White House. The subsequent Laken Riley Act was the first law passed out of the new Congress and the first law signed by the 47th U.S. president.
Reflecting on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley's death nearly a year later
Laken Riley was found dead on February 22, 2024, in a wooded area near UGA’s intramural fields. Investigators said she had gone for a run when she was attacked. Her disappearance prompted an immediate police search, leading to the arrest of her accused killer the next day.
Death of Laken Riley | Impact 1 year later
Her murder was a tragic moment for the city of Athens.
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UGA’s Alpha Chi Omega chapter hosts fundraiser in honor of Laken Riley
Feb. 22, the University of Georgia’s chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority held “Laken’s Miles” – an event where ...
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Gone for one year: Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
One year after 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley’s murder ... of last year after going for a run on the campus of University of Georgia in Athens and never returning.
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Impact of Laken Riley death far reaching as safety measures bolstered throughout Athens
The impact of the slaying of nursing student Laken Riley in February 2024 in Athens was immense.
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Laken Riley Act: What the strict deportation measure means for undocumented immigrants
The law is named after Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered a year ago while jogging on the ...