Uvu Starts Independent Security Review After The Assassination Of

Law enforcement responds after conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) Utah Valley University is starting an independent review with a third-party organization in the aftermath of the shooting that killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a speaking event at the university’s campus. “We believe the findings of the comprehensive, third-party independent review of this targeted act of violence will offer valuable insights on how college campuses improve response and preparedness moving forward,” Astrid Tuminez, president of... “We will integrate the findings into our efforts to strengthen and improve safety practices for UVU and all of Utah higher education.”

The university has implemented several measures to protect staff, faculty and students, according to a news release. Operational details are unavailable for security reasons, but there’s an increased law enforcement presence on campus. Lawmakers on the Utah Legislature’s School Security Task Force also spoke about the independent review during a Monday meeting, saying they expect those findings to provide valuable insights on how higher education institutions across... Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Sept. 10, 2025, UVU today announced it is initiating a comprehensive independent review with an external organization. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Sept.

10, 2025, UVU today announced it is initiating a comprehensive independent review with an external organization. “We believe the findings of the comprehensive, third-party independent review of this targeted act of violence will offer valuable insights on how college campuses improve response and preparedness moving forward,” said Astrid S. Tuminez, president of UVU. “We will integrate the findings into our efforts to strengthen and improve safety practices for UVU and all of Utah higher education.” UVU will continue to care for its campus community, providing support through mental health services and additional resources throughout the semester. The university also affirms its commitment to free speech, intellectual inquiry, and constructive dialogue.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Valley University officials have initiated what they call a comprehensive and independent review in response to the on-campus assassination of Charlie Kirk. On Sept. 10, the Turning Point USA co-founder was speaking at the organization's "America's Comeback Tour" at UVU when he was shot and killed. The speaking engagement was set up in an outdoor space on the campus, and the shooter is believed to have been lying in wait on a nearby rooftop. The university previously said six police officers were on duty, monitoring the Kirk event on the day he was shot. There were also members of Kirk's security team, as well as plainclothes officers.

However, bags brought to the event by students and others weren't checked, according to attendees who spoke with KSL and ABC News. Nearby rooftops were also not checked, as far as they could tell. "We believe the findings of the comprehensive, third-party independent review of this targeted act of violence will offer valuable insights on how college campuses improve response and preparedness moving forward," said Astrid S. Tuminez, UVU president. "We will integrate the findings into our efforts to strengthen and improve safety practices for UVU and all of Utah higher education." Nearly two weeks after the on-campus assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaders at Utah Valley University announced Monday the school is initiating an independent review of its security measures.

Kirk, 31, was speaking with students under a pop-up tent during his “The Great American Comeback Tour” on Sept. 10 in the campus courtyard when he was hit by a single gunshot. At a press conference hours after the shooting, Commissioner Beau Mason of the Utah Department of Public Safety said the suspected gunman — later identified by authorities as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — allegedly shot... Kirk was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital where he later died. Authorities said they believe the assassination was a targeted attack on the conservative activist. Findings to Strengthen Safety Practices for UVU and Utah Higher Education

OREM, Utah, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Sept. 10, 2025, Utah Valley University (UVU) today announced it is initiating a comprehensive independent review with an external organization. "We believe the findings of the comprehensive, third-party independent review of this targeted act of violence will offer valuable insights on how college campuses improve response and preparedness moving forward," said Astrid S. Tuminez, president of UVU. "We will integrate the findings into our efforts to strengthen and improve safety practices for UVU and all of Utah higher education."

UVU will continue to care for its campus community, providing support through mental health services and additional resources throughout the semester. The university also affirms its commitment to free speech, intellectual inquiry and constructive dialogue. About Utah Valley University At Utah Valley University, we believe everyone deserves the transforming benefits of high-quality education — and it needs to be affordable, accessible, and flexible. With opportunities to earn everything from certificates to master's degrees, our students succeed by gaining real-world experience and developing career-ready skills. We continue to invite people to come as they are — and leave ready and prepared to make a difference in the world. Sep 22, 2025, 1:16 PM | Updated: 6:41 pm

The crowd reacts after Charlie Kirk is shot during Turning Point’s visit to Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley, Deseret News) BY SIMONE SEIKALY AND MARY CULBERTSON, KSL NEWSRADIO SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Valley University officials have initiated what they call a comprehensive and independent review in response to an on-campus assassination on Sept. 10.

On that day, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was speaking at the organization’s “Prove Me Wrong” tour at UVU when he was shot and killed. The speaking engagement was set up in an outdoor space on the campus, and the shooter is believed to have been lying in wait on a nearby rooftop. Following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA speaking engagement at Utah Valley University (UVU) on September 10, the university is initiating a comprehensive independent review with an external... UVU will use the findings to help strengthen safety practices at UVU and for Utah higher education in general. “We believe the findings of the comprehensive, third-party independent review of this targeted act of violence will offer valuable insights on how college campuses improve response and preparedness moving forward,” said Astrid S. Tuminez, president of UVU.

“We will integrate the findings into our efforts to strengthen and improve safety practices for UVU and all of Utah higher education.” UVU has not released details about the security measures taken in advance of the assassination, but Kirk’s lead security staff had coordinated with UVU Police Chief Jeff Long. At the time of the assassination, Kirk was speaking to an audience of about 3,000 people from an outdoor courtyard on campus when the single shot was fired. Kirk was rushed to Timpanogos Regional Hospital in a private vehicle, where he was later pronounced dead. Following the event, campus was closed to students for a week. UVU has implemented several measures to protect staff, faculty and students, but is not releasing operational details for security purposes.

There has been an increased law enforcement presence on campus. During a meeting on September 22, members of the Utah Legislature’s School Security Task Force addressed the independent review. They said the finding are expected to provide insights on how higher education institutions across the state can strengthen safety practices. According to Ogden Republican Senator Anne Millner, the task force’s responsibility is to ensure that the FBI, Utah Department of Public Safety, Board of Higher Education, and UVU can carry out their reviews.

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