Overview

• UTC’s Dean of Students Office announced Thursday morning that Turning Point USA is approved as a registered student organization in accordance with policy and law.
• The Student Government Association voted on October 7 to recommend that the application not be approved, but its vote is advisory under campus rules.
• UTC spokesperson Jay Blackman said recognition decisions rest with the Dean of Students and the Chancellor and affirmed that groups completing the process are recognized.
• Republican officials publicly pressed for approval, with Sen. Marsha Blackburn urging action, Rep. Jason Zachary citing outreach to UT System President Randy Boyd, and House Majority Leader William Lamberth praising the decision.
• Turning Point USA reports heightened interest in new chapters following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and says it recently launched 1,500 new high school chapters nationwide.