Turning Point USA to hold one-year memorial event for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

Turning Point USA said the event, which will take place on the one-year anniversary, will feature Glenn Beck and Frank Turek, among others. The event will be held at the UCCU Center.

Published: August 21, 2026 5:19pm

Turning Point USA announced Friday it will host a memorial for its late founder Charlie Kirk next month at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was assassinated last year.

Kirk was fatally shot during a rally at the university on Sept. 10. His wife, Erika Kirk, who succeeded Charlie as the CEO of the organization, has since attempted to honor her late-husband's legacy.

Turning Point USA said the event, which will take place on the one-year anniversary, will feature Glenn Beck and Frank Turek, among others. The event will be held at the UCCU Center.

"Join us at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University as we gather to remember Charlie Kirk, honor his extraordinary life, and reflect on the lasting legacy that he left behind," the organization said.

The university said classes on the campus will be canceled on Sept. 10 to honor Kirk, and the school will be closed for a "day of service." 

"Utah Valley University seeks to foster healing for our community following the assassination of Charlie Kirk," the school told ABC4. "While campus operations will be closed that day to provide time and space for reflection, service, and connection, the UCCU Center will remain open. 

"Turning Point USA has engaged [UVU] to use the UCCU Center on September 10 for a private event," it continued. "UVU will continue listening, collaborating, and taking the time to thoughtfully support the needs of our campus community."

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage. 

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