Weeks before Charlie Kirk’s assassination, left-wing student activists at Utah Valley University created a Change.org petition to prevent the Turning Point USA founder from speaking on campus.

The online campaign, signed by more than 940 supporters, called for the UVU school administration to block Kirk’s appearance.

“As students at Utah Valley University, we have come to cherish an environment that strives for inclusivity and diversity,” read the petition’s description. “Yet, the planned speaking engagement of Charlie Kirk threatens this ideal. Kirk’s presence and the messages he delivers stand in contrast to the values of understanding, acceptance, and progress that many of us hold dear.”

Organizers of the campaign argued that the university’s decision to provide Kirk a platform conflicted with UVU’s tagline, “A place for you.” Amplifying a provocative figure “whose views are in direct opposition to these principles undermines UVU’s commitment,” the petition said.

“It’s imperative that UVU re-evaluates the decision to allow Charlie Kirk to speak,” the petition demanded. “We advocate for speakers who inspire inclusivity and unity, rather than division. Universities are meant to be places of learning, growth, and unity.”

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