Concordia University in Wisconsin has approved a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) student organization after stalling its recognition request for two years. The decision comes after criticism over administrative “stonewalling” and a social media post that exposed the university’s delay.
According to the student applicant, President Jacob Turner, the group originally submitted its charter long ago but was repeatedly denied. He claimed the university pushed back because he would not denounce the Professor Watchlist, a conservative resource identifying professors accused of promoting Marxist ideology. After public exposure and pressure—including backlash on social media and comments by public figures—the school reversed course.
In its statement, Concordia said its Student Organization Committee followed standard procedures, engaged with Turner, and determined the TPUSA chapter “may move forward.” Turner responded that the group will immediately begin registering voters, fostering dialogue, and advancing “the mission of truth” on campus.
