Students Hold Vigil as Utah State Prepares for Air Force Opener

Lead Hundreds of students gathered at Utah State University in Logan Friday night for a prayer vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, then returned Saturday to welcome prospective students at Student Life Day and cheer on the Aggie football team hosting Air Force at Maverik Stadium.

Nut Graf The vigil, organized by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA, underscored deep campus reflection following Kirk’s assassination, while USU’s outreach and athletic events showcased the university’s commitment to community engagement and student recruitment.

Campus Honors Charlie Kirk A tearful candlelight vigil drew hundreds to the Quad Friday evening as Turning Point USA members led prayers and a commemorative film celebrating the 31-year-old conservative activist’s faith and courage. Students of diverse beliefs spoke of unity and free expression, invoking USU’s principles of respect and open inquiry in the wake of the tragedy.

Student Life Day Welcomes Prospects On Saturday morning, USU Admissions hosted True Blue Days: Student Life Day on the Logan campus, offering tours, information sessions, and campus resource showcases for prospective undergraduates. Attendees sampled club fairs, residence hall tours, and meet-and-greet events with faculty and current students, marking one of several fall preview events designed to boost freshman enrollment.

Aggies Clash with Air Force in Mountain West Opener Saturday night at 7:55 p.m. ET, Utah State opened its Mountain West schedule against the Air Force Falcons at Merlin Olsen Field. The Falcons entered favored by 4.5 points after a 49-13 season-opening win, while the Aggies aimed to rebound from a 44-22 loss to Texas A&M. Fans packed the stands to support the 1-1 Aggies in a game streamed on FS1.

Exhibitions and Community Art Day Meanwhile, cultural life on campus continued with the Community Art Day at the Logan Gardener’s Market at 9 a.m., followed by two new NEHMA exhibitions-INTO LIGHT: Faces of Drug Addiction and Exploding Native Inevitable-opening today in the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. These events highlight USU’s commitment to arts engagement and public scholarship.

Subheads and Bullet Points

Vigil for Charlie Kirk

  • Hosted by Turning Point USA chapter
  • Prayers, film tribute, student reflections on faith and free speech

Student Life Day Highlights

  • Campus tours and club fairs
  • Information on housing, financial aid, and student services

Football vs. Air Force

  • Kickoff at 7:55 p.m. ET, free FS1 broadcast
  • Air Force favored by 4.5 points after 49-13 win last week

Arts and Exhibits

  • Community Art Day at 9 a.m., Logan Gardener’s Market
  • NEHMA exhibitions opening: INTO LIGHT and Exploding Native Inevitable

Additional Details

  • USU Interim President Alan L. Smith reiterated the university’s stance against political violence and encouraged use of counseling resources following this week’s events.
  • Prospective student events continue throughout fall as part of the True Blue Days series.
  • The Natural Fiber Summit and STEM Career Fair are upcoming events later this month, reflecting USU’s research and professional development initiatives.

Go Aggies!