UVU drops commencement speaker after Charlie Kirk post backlash, cites 'safety concerns'
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Utah Valley University dropped its commencement speaker due to backlash over the speaker's past comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. The university cited 'safety concerns' as the reason for the decision.
Utah Valley University (UVU) has decided to proceed without a keynote speaker at its commencement ceremony due to safety concerns. The decision came after the selection of Sharon McMahon as the keynote speaker drew criticism from students and state leaders. McMahon's previous comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which occurred on UVU's campus, sparked the backlash. The posts, which have since been deleted, criticized Kirk's rhetoric and addressed the backlash to posts eulogizing his death. UVU officials stated that the decision was made in consultation with public safety professionals and McMahon. This year's commencement ceremony is scheduled for April 29 and will feature the largest graduating class in UVU's history, with over 13,400 graduates.
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