It's now been a year since murder of AU student Laken Riley

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.
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.”
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
Laken Riley murder: UGA changes
It is the heartbreaking anniversary of the death of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed on University of Georgia's campus a year ago on Saturday. Her killer Jose Ibarra is now serving a life sentence.
Gone for one year: Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Nearly a year after the murder of nursing student Laken Riley, her family continues to grapple with the pain of her tragic death, which sent shockwaves across Georgia and the nation.
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.
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.
Laken Riley murder: Immigration law changes
Laken Riley's death sparked calls for immigration reform here in Georgia and nationwide. Georgia lawmakers have been on the front lines in the fight to pass tougher immigration laws.
How Private Prisons Will Profit from the Laken Riley Act
Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was murdered while jogging on the University of Georgia campus on February 22, 2024. She has been described by her family as a “strong person” who excelled at academics.
Saturday marks 1 year since Laken Riley's death
It's been nearly a year since the Athens community was rocked after a 22-year-old nursing student was killed while running on the University of Georgia's campus.
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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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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.
Laken Riley's father recounts 'tough' time in the year since his daughter's death
Jason Riley will always deal with the memory of a horrible day in 2024 that claimed the life of his daughter in Athens.