Turning Point USA has announced a new campus speaking tour to continue the mission of Charlie Kirk following his assassination earlier this month.

The events are intended to carry out the pledge made by Kirk’s widow, Erika, who vowed that the tour would go forward without interruption.

Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was killed on September 10 during the opening event of his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University.

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In the wake of his death, the initiative has been renamed the Turning Point Tour in his honor.

The new tour will began Monday evening at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Conservative commentator, author, and podcast host Michael Knowles, a longtime friend and collaborator of Kirk, will took the stage for the opening event.

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On Wednesday, the tour will stop at Virginia Tech, where podcaster Megyn Kelly and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin are scheduled to speak.

The lineup continues on September 30 at Utah State University, with speakers including Turning Point USA host Alex Clark, Senator Mike Lee of Utah, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona, and former Utah Representative Jason Chaffetz.

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A wide array of additional speakers has been confirmed to join the tour at later stops.

They include entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Blaze Media CEO Glenn Beck, podcast host Tucker Carlson, commentator Allie Beth Stuckey, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, actor Rob Schneider, and author Frank Turek.

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According to Turning Point USA, more names will be announced as the schedule progresses.

The tour will expand across several states with appearances scheduled at Montana State University, the University of North Dakota, the University of Oklahoma, Indiana University Bloomington, Louisiana State University, the University of Mississippi, Auburn University, and the University of California, Berkeley.

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Turning Point USA said the continuation of the tour reflects Kirk’s longstanding commitment to bringing conservative voices to college campuses across the country.

The organization emphasized that the series of events is not only a tribute to Kirk but also a fulfillment of his vision to engage students in political debate and encourage civic involvement.

Erika Kirk, who addressed Turning Point USA supporters shortly after her husband’s death, made clear that the tour would go on as planned.

“Charlie’s voice will never be silenced, and his mission will live on,” she said at the time.

The relaunch of the tour comes during a period of heightened attention on college campuses, where debates over free speech, political polarization, and the role of student activism have intensified.

With a high-profile roster of conservative leaders, media figures, and elected officials, the Turning Point Tour is expected to draw significant attendance at each stop.

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Officials at Turning Point USA stated that security measures have been increased for all scheduled events.

Local law enforcement agencies are expected to work closely with campus officials to ensure the safety of attendees and speakers.

The first event in Minneapolis will mark the beginning of a nationwide effort to honor Kirk’s memory by continuing the work he started, bringing conservative ideas and perspectives directly to students across the country.