Illinois State University dismisses teaching assistant for overturning TPUSA table
An Illinois State University teaching assistant was terminated after being filmed knocking over tables set up by Turning Point USA and destroying their flyers. The university confirmed on Monday that Derek Lopez, 27, had been dismissed from his role as a graduate teaching assistant while investigations continue. Lopez was caught on video interacting with another […]
School collaborates with TPUSA after turning down student chapter proposal
A Wisconsin school, Lake Country Classical Academy (LCCA), is set to collaborate with Turning Point USA (TPUSA) after initially declining to allow a student chapter to form. Principal Margaret Hagedorn shared that they will work together on new initiatives. This decision came after pushback from parents, including Melissa Smiley, whose daughter wanted to start the […]
Rutgers calls for the removal of TPUSA officials following their targeting of a professor
Rutgers University’s director of student engagement and leadership has called for the termination of two members from the Turning Point USA organization. In an email that surfaced, Karima Woodyard stated that Megan Doyle, a student and chapter treasurer, along with Eva Kwan, the outreach coordinator, should be dismissed from their positions, advocating for new elections […]
Medal of Freedom from Charlie Kirk motivates student to establish TPUSA chapter
High School Student Inspired to Start Turning Point USA Chapter A high school student’s mother shared her daughter’s motivation for launching a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter at her school, attributing it to Charlie Kirk’s influence. “She was really moved by Charlie’s efforts. She’s been engaged in his work for a considerable time, attending numerous […]
Charlie Kirk, co-founder of TPUSA, awarded Medal of Freedom posthumously
Trump to Posthumously Honor Charlie Kirk with Medal of Freedom President Donald Trump is set to posthumously confer the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), on Tuesday. This honor is the highest civilian award in the United States. Kirk, who was just 31 years old, tragically lost his […]
TPUSA leader calls for response following UChicago professor’s arrest at anti-ICE protest
The president of the University of Chicago’s Turning Point USA chapter seems to be calling for consequences for a faculty member arrested during a violent anti-ICE rally on October 3rd. Tyler Shasteen expressed concern, stating, “Professor Eman Abdelhadi’s history of inflammatory and anti-American statements is deeply disturbing. Students deserve a safe and open campus environment […]
Conservative students attend TPUSA campus tour in North Dakota for the first time
Turning Point USA Rally Draws Fresh Faces to Conservatism Students at the University of North Dakota shared with Fox News Digital that the recent Turning Point USA rally marked their initial foray into conservative events. This gathering is part of a larger trend on the right, especially following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk last […]
UT Chattanooga dismisses student government decision, approves TPUSA chapter
UTC Overrules Student Government on Turning Point USA Chapter The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has countered the decision of its student government, which had earlier blocked the formation of a Turning Point USA chapter on campus. This comes after a resolution was passed preventing students from beginning the new semester with this organization. […]
Rutgers TPUSA leaders criticize shutdown petition as ‘clearly slanderous’
Officials from Rutgers University’s chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) are reacting to a petition started by tech developers that calls for the group’s disbandment, labeling the petition as “blatantly defamatory.” Eva Kwan, the outreach coordinator for the chapter, voiced her frustration, stating that the claims of “inciting violence” or “threatening” are completely unfounded. She […]
Student seeks to prohibit Rutgers TPUSA after professor leaves the country
A petition has been initiated to dissolve the Turning Point USA chapter at Rutgers University. The group claims that these conservative organizations are fostering “hate speech” and creating a “toxic environment.” This petition, launched earlier this week, alleges that the TPUSA chapter is inciting violence and instilling fear within the community. Sponsored by Alexander Di […]