Utah Valley University is launching an independent, external review of the fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on its campus earlier this month. The university announced the move Monday in an effort to improve safety practices amid fallout over security lapses and the shattering of the serene image the institution had cultivated. The university also said it is planning a memorial for Kirk to be developed by a committee of campus officials, students and political leaders. “As a committee, we will listen to community voices and carefully consider the many perspectives surrounding this memorial,” said Amanda Covington, Utah Board of Higher Education chair, who co-chairs the committee. “We will coordinate with state and local officials, the family of Charlie Kirk, the wider community, the Utah Board of Higher Education, UVU’s Board of Trustees and our students to develop an appropriate long-term plan.”