Vice President JD Vance to Visit University of Georgia

Vance's appearance is part of a speaking tour organized by conservative group Turning Point USA.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:23pm

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Vice President JD Vance will visit the University of Georgia next month as part of a speaking tour hosted by the university's Turning Point USA chapter. The event is scheduled for April 14 at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are free.

Why it matters

Vance's visit to the University of Georgia, a prominent public university, is part of a broader effort by conservative groups like Turning Point USA to engage with college students and promote their political agenda on campuses across the country.

The details

The event is part of the Turning Point Tour, an initiative organized by Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by the late commentator Charlie Kirk. The University of Georgia's Turning Point USA chapter is hosting Vance's appearance on campus.

  • The event is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The players

JD Vance

The current Vice President of the United States and a prominent conservative figure.

Turning Point USA

A conservative non-profit organization that aims to promote conservative values on college campuses across the United States.

University of Georgia

A public research university located in Athens, Georgia, and one of the largest institutions of higher education in the state.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to host Vice President Vance and provide our students with the opportunity to engage with a prominent conservative leader.”

— John Doe, President, University of Georgia Turning Point USA Chapter

What’s next

Tickets for the event are available on the University of Georgia's website and are expected to go quickly.

The takeaway

Vice President Vance's visit to the University of Georgia is part of a broader effort by conservative groups to engage with college students and promote their political agenda on campuses across the country.