Overview

• Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
• Universities across the country held prayer vigils and tributes, including at Temple, Penn State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, NC State, Michigan State, the University of Tennessee, Florida Atlantic, Virginia Tech, and UNLV.
• UNLV interim president Chris Heavey warned the killing could carry long-term consequences for campus debate and called for denouncing violence and safeguarding free speech.
• Commentators and student organizers urged continuing Turning Point’s American Comeback Tour, which began September 10.
• Coverage underscores Kirk’s role co-founding Turning Point USA, building a national campus network, and prioritizing live, student-driven conversations over lectures.