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University Dean Arrested After Threatening Conservative Student

1/22/2026

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Riley Beesley, a conservative student at the University of Utah, reported that Dean Stewart threatened to shoot him and others during a tabling event on January 12, and campus police arrested Stewart for threats.
Beesley described Stewart's actions as violent gestures and insults.
Beesley criticized colleges for fostering radicalism and cited rising political violence against conservatives.
The University of Utah promotes an inclusive environment and encourages debate.

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Riley Beesley, a conservative student at the University of Utah, reported that Dean Stewart threatened to shoot him and others during a tabling event on January 12, and campus police arrested Stewart for threats.
Beesley described Stewart's actions as violent gestures and insults.
Beesley criticized colleges for fostering radicalism and cited rising political violence against conservatives.
The University of Utah promotes an inclusive environment and encourages debate.