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Elise Vandersteen Bailey

Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator

Elise is the Investigative Editor at the Daily Utah Chronicle. In her almost four years at the paper, she has won nearly 20 awards from professional journalism organizations. She currently attends graduate school at the U, studying Public Policy and Population Health Sciences, and spends her free time wondering whether it's too nerdy to Tweet whatever "cool" graph she's found most recently.

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The Utah womens track and field team, students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Emails between McCluskeys and U Administrators Before Lawsuit Allege Sexism in Policing and Independent Review Process

By Maddy La Turner and Elise Vandersteen Bailey
August 10, 2020
Students at the U and across the nation are struggling. It is important to take care of ourselves, remain calm, have compassion for others and do our part in slowing the spread of the virus. | Chronicle archives.

The Reasoning and Effectiveness of Moving to Online Classes to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
March 12, 2020
Sage Point Buildings in the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, UT on Monday August 27, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Flood at Sage Point Forces 160 U Students into Temporary Housing

By Miacel Spotted Elk and Elise Vandersteen Bailey
October 2, 2019
University of Utah President Ruth Watkins and University Police Chief Dale Brophy spoke at a press conference on the investigation into the death of student Lauren McCluskey on Oct. 25, 2018 | Chronicle archives.

U Police Chief Dale Brophy Suddenly Announces Retirement

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
July 16, 2019
Investigators release images of Mackenzie Lueck, the 23 year old missing University of Utah student. Courtesy Salt Lake City Police Department.

DA Files Charges Against Man Accused of U Student MacKenzie Lueck’s Murder

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
July 10, 2019
Jill and Matthew McCluskey at Press Conference

Parents of Murdered Student Lauren McCluskey Announce $56 Million Lawsuit Against University

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
June 27, 2019
Graphic designed by David Onwukeme and Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle

Behind the Scenes of the University of Utah’s Response to Public Records Requests

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson
June 18, 2019
According to the University of Utahs campus directory, Sterling Van Wagenens office was 257B in the Art Building prior to his resignation. (Photo by Emily Anderson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Former U Professor and Filmmaker Sterling Van Wagenen Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Child

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
April 30, 2019
Sterling Van Wagenen, who has now resigned from his position as a professor in the Department of Film and Media Arts, has been charged with sexual abuse of a child. (Photo by Emily Anderson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Filmmaker, Former U Professor Sterling Van Wagenen Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson
April 12, 2019
According to the University of Utahs campus directory, Sterling Van Wagenens office was 257B in the Art Building prior to his resignation. (Photo by Emily Anderson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Professor Sterling Van Wagenen Resigns After Allegedly Admitting to 1993 Molestation of a Minor

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Christina Giardinelli
March 7, 2019
(Photo by: Justin Prather | The Utah Chronicle).

Getting the Best Price for the U: UTA Charges UVU and BYU Less for Student Transportation Passes

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson
February 19, 2019
University of Utah student and track athlete Lauren McCluskey was killed in a shooting on campus on Tuesday, Oct 22. (Courtesy of Steve C. Wilson)

Newly Released Audio Sheds Light on Murdered Student Lauren McCluskey’s Contacts with Police

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
January 19, 2019
Laurens parents, Jill and Matthew McCluskey, students, staff, family and friends attend a vigil on the steps of the Park Building for Lauren McCluskey who was tragically killed on campus at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

McCluskey Parents Want Discipline for ‘Individuals Who Failed Our Daughter’

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
December 21, 2018
Officials announce the results of two independent investigations into the University of Utahs police department and the State justice system after the on-campus murder of student Lauren McCluskey. Pictured from left to right: President Ruth Watkins, former Public Safety Commissioner John T. Nielsen, Executive Director of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Sue Riseling, former Public Safety Commissioner Keith Squires, and current Public Safety Commissioner Jess L. Anderson. | Photo by Elise Vandersteen Bailey

Investigations After McCluskey Murder Find Justice System Problems

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
December 19, 2018
University of Utah President Ruth Watkins and University Police Chief Dale Brophy spoke at a press conference on the investigation into the death of student Lauren McCluskey on Oct. 25, 2018 | Chronicle archives.

Murder of U Student Prompts Investigation into Police Department and Campus Safety

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson
October 25, 2018
University of Utah student and track athlete Lauren McCluskey was killed in a shooting on campus on Tuesday, Oct 22. (Courtesy of Steve C. Wilson)

U Track Athlete Killed in Shooting on Campus

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Emily Anderson, and Christina Giardinelli
October 22, 2018
U Students Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

U Student’s Death Raises Mental Health Concerns

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
April 3, 2018
(Photo by: Justin Prather / Daily Utah Chronicle)

Investigation After U Student’s Death Finds Serious Issues Within Physics and Astronomy Department

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
March 28, 2018
U athletic director Dr. Chris Hill, left, shares a laugh with Jon M. Huntsman at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Jon M. and Karen Huntsman Basketball Facility, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015.

U Donor, Founder of HCI Jon Huntsman Sr. Dies at 80

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
February 2, 2018
Investigative journalist Bob Woodward spoke at the University of Utah on November 16, 2017.

Bob Woodward Talks Watergate, Restraint, “Final Exam for Democracy” at the U

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
November 24, 2017
Married Researchers Search for Cure to Breast Cancer

Married Researchers Search for Cure to Breast Cancer

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
October 30, 2017
U Makes Progress in Breast Cancer Research

U Makes Progress in Breast Cancer Research

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
October 23, 2017
Body camera footage shows Salt Lake City Police Department Detective Jeff Payne arresting University of Utah Health nurse Alex Wubbles after she refused to draw blood from an unconscious patient.

Detective Involved in Arrest of U Nurse Alex Wubbels Fired, Superior Demoted

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
October 10, 2017
University of Utah Board of Trustees Chair H. David Burton and President David Pershing at an October 5, 2017 meeting, discussing a new memorandum of understanding with Huntsman Cancer Foundation over the operation of the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

U Board of Trustees Agrees to Proposed HCI Memorandum of Understanding

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
October 5, 2017
University of Utah graduate and apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Robert D. Hales passed away on October 1, 2017.

U Alum, LDS Apostle Robert D. Hales Passes Away

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
October 4, 2017
Homecoming Week Features Movie Night on the Football Field

Homecoming Week Features Movie Night on the Football Field

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
October 3, 2017
Two Investigations into SLCPD Officers Arrest of U Nurse Conclude

Two Investigations into SLCPD Officer’s Arrest of U Nurse Conclude

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
September 19, 2017
FBI Summoned After U Nurse Alleges Wrongful Arrest

FBI Summoned After U Nurse Alleges Wrongful Arrest

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
September 11, 2017
The University of Utahs Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery Mark Mahan, MD outside of Pediatric Neurosurgery division in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday,Sept.6, 2017 (Photo by Jose Remes | Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Professor Mark Mahan Chooses Medicine After Witnessing 9/11

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
September 11, 2017
Salt Lake Tribune, Hinckley Institute Partnership One Year Later

Salt Lake Tribune, Hinckley Institute Partnership One Year Later

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
September 7, 2017
Utah State Capitol | Chronicle archives.

Officer Placed on Leave, Officials Respond to Alleged Assault and Wrongful Arrest of U Nurse

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson
September 1, 2017
The Hunstman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, on May 5, 2017.

Cancer Organizations Release “Transformative” Joint Statement on Disparities Research

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
September 1, 2017
Photo courtesy of Chronicle archives.

U Nurse Alleges Assault and Wrongful Arrest

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
September 1, 2017
Chronicle archives

Researchers Find Miranda Rights Hamper Police, Suggest Changes

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
August 28, 2017
ASUU Vice President-elect for University Relations Zoe Kozlowski speaks at the second ASUU debate on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 alongside President-elect Zach Berger and Vice President-elect for Student Relations Saeed Shihab.

U Student Body President Signs Joint Letter After Charlottesville

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
August 28, 2017
The Central Garage on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, July 13, 2017 (Photo by Adam Fondren | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Complications of a Commuter Campus

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
August 25, 2017
The Block U on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

U Goes Unranked on List of Great Colleges to Work For

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
August 23, 2017
David W. Pershing, Ph.D., President of the University of Utah, speaks at the Primary Childrens and Families Cancer Research Center Dedication Ceremony at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Emails Further Highlight Changing Relationship between U and HCI

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
August 23, 2017
CEO and Director of Huntsman Cancer Institute, Mary C. Beckerle, PhD, speaks at the Primary Childrens and Families Cancer Research Center Dedication Ceremony at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Emails Shed Light on Ongoing Huntsman Controversy

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
August 10, 2017
Geologist Determines How Ancient Roman Concrete Still Stands

Geologist Determines How Ancient Roman Concrete Still Stands

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
July 26, 2017
Presidents circle at the University of Utah Monday September 14, 2015. (Chronicle Archives)

U Ranks Favorably Among Other Universities

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
July 22, 2017
Michael Taylor cuts the ribbon at the Primary Childrens and Families Cancer Research Center Dedication Ceremony at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Children’s Cancer Research Center at HCI Dedicated, Leaders Express Hope for Future

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
June 22, 2017
Committee Created to Find New University President

Committee Created to Find New University President

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
June 20, 2017
The University of Utahs Dr. Mary Beckerle, researcher and CEO and Director at HCI, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society.

U Researcher and HCI Director Mary Beckerle Elected to American Philosophical Society

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
June 9, 2017
Patrick Wiggins

U’s Patrick Wiggins Discovers Firework Galaxy Supernova

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
June 3, 2017
Mary Beckerle and Vivian Lee meet with former Vice President Biden at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah to speak about the importance of cancer research, Feburary, 26, 2016 — Kiffer Creveling

Huntsman Memorandum May Have Played Role in HCI Rift

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
May 2, 2017
University of Utah Board of Trustees meet with Dr. Vivian Lee and President David Pershing about the reinstatement of Mary Beckerle as CEO of Huntsman Cancer Insitute. | Elise Vandersteen Bailey

Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle Reinstated

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
April 25, 2017
Protesters demanding the U reinstate Mary Beckerle as CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute ascend the stairs of the Park Building, where President David Pershings office is located, on Wednesday April 19, 2017.

Huntsman Family, HCI Employees Feud with U Over CEO Dismissal

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey and Emily Anderson
April 20, 2017
Sidewalk chalk messages at the SCAPE paraking event in the Marriott Library parking lot Apr. 11, 2017. Adam Fondren For the Daily Utah Chronicle.

Urban Ecology Students Transform Parking Spots for Earth Week

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
April 18, 2017
Social Media Manager Named New Executive Editor

Social Media Manager Named New Executive Editor

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
April 10, 2017
Mario Capecchi with mouse from his lab

U Researchers Design a New Way to Take Photos of the Brain

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
April 4, 2017
The Us Role in the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

The U’s Role in the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
March 25, 2017
U Doctor Compares Dung lung Sickness in the Himalayas to Utah Air

U Doctor Compares ‘Dung lung’ Sickness in the Himalayas to Utah Air

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
March 10, 2017
Immersive Video Shows the Impact of Poor Air Quality

Immersive Video Shows the Impact of Poor Air Quality

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
March 8, 2017
The Red Line TRAX train heading up to the hospital passing underneath Rice-Eccles Stadium on Aug. 30, 2016 | Adam Fondren, The Daily Utah Chronicle

Trax Service on Campus Halted Friday

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
March 3, 2017
Dr. Vanessa Stevens smiles in the Healing Ground at the VA Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2017. (Rishi Deka, Daily Utah Chronicle)

Different Drug Would Save More Lives, Study Shows

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
February 16, 2017

U and Board of Regents Create New Policies to Handle Sexual Assault

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
January 30, 2017
An emotional President Pershing speaks at a sexual assault protest in the MEB parking lot on Friday, Nov 4, 2016.

U Campus Group Demands Better Response to Sexual Assault

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
December 19, 2016
Sexual Assault

Nowhere to Turn: One U Student’s Experience with Sexual Assault

By Connor Richards, Elise Vandersteen Bailey, and Julie Hirschi
December 8, 2016
Alexis Ault was verbally assaulted while parking her car at the U.

Visiting Professor Verbally Assaulted on Campus

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
November 14, 2016
U Students Now More Qualified, More Diverse

U Students Now More Qualified, More Diverse

By Elise Vandersteen Bailey, Investigative Coordinator
October 12, 2016
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