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UVU held a "Vigil for Unity" after Charlie Kirk's assassination on Sept. 10.

Speakers, including Elder Matthew Holland, urged peace and healing among students.

University leaders emphasized rejecting hatred and fostering understanding across political divides.

OREM — As Utah Valley University students and faculty are still grappling with the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on campus last week, the university hosted a "Vigil for Unity" on Friday, with speakers calling on the community to work toward peace and healing.

"UVU seems not just equipped to survive this moment; it's built for this moment," said Elder Matthew Holland, general authority seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the

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