Turning Point USA plans to host a Charlie Kirk memorial event at UVU. Some students are upset about it.

UVU President Jon Anderson said the school must “stay apolitical” and can’t refuse to host an event because of an organization’s affiliations.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The arena at Utah State University before a Turning Point USA event in Logan on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. TPUSA will return to Utah Valley University in Orem with an event on the anniversary of founder Charlie Kirk's September 2025 death.

Turning Point USA plans to host a Charlie Kirk memorial event at UVU. Some students are upset about it.

UVU President Jon Anderson said the school must “stay apolitical” and can’t refuse to host an event because of an organization’s affiliations.

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