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Global Opportunity Scholarships make study abroad programs more accessible for BYU students

Jessica Neal
By Jessica Neal
December 03, 2025 09:00 AM
The Global Opportunity Scholarship is offered through the BYU David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies and awards up to $5,000 to students for their first academic experience abroad.
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BYU presidents share thoughts on the uniqueness, mission, love and spirit of BYU

By Daisy Arvonen
November 18, 2025 04:03 PM
In celebration of BYU’s sesquicentennial, President C. Shane Reese and previous BYU presidents Kevin J Worthen, Cecil O. Samuelson and Merrill J. Bateman shared insights in a presidents panel at a BYU forum on Nov. 18.
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Video of the day: Cougar nation goes wild for Holy War win

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October 20, 2025 03:53 PM
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BYU Alumni share precious memories at the Founder’s Day Time Capsule unveiling

By Christian Salazar
October 17, 2025 09:28 PM
Former BYU alumni Vance Campbell and Gifford Nielsen looked to the past and future of BYU as they saw their items unveiled at the Founder’s Day Time Capsule opening on Thursday, Oct. 16.
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BYU Homecoming Opening Ceremony focuses on light

By Daisy Arvonen
October 15, 2025 12:14 PM
BYU students filled the Marriott Center to watch the Homecoming Opening Ceremony on Oct. 14.
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One by One Conference helps BYU faculty cultivate belonging

By Daisy Arvonen
September 25, 2025 10:55 AM
BYU faculty, staff and non-student employees gathered on Sept. 19 for the inaugural One by One Conference in an effort to cultivate belonging on campus through covenant relationships with Jesus Christ.
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President and Sister Reese welcome students with messages on the sesquicentennial theme “Beacons of Light”

Emily Walker
By Emily Walker
September 16, 2025 04:31 PM
President C. Shane Reese and Sister Wendy Reese spoke at the campus devotional in the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
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BYU kicks off historic sesquicentennial celebration with devotional: Celebrating gifts of light

Rachel Ravsten
By Rachel Ravsten
September 09, 2025 03:22 PM
Students filled the Marriott Center on Sept. 9 for Brigham Young University’s sesquicentennial devotional, marking 150 years since the school’s founding.
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Religious Freedom Annual Review highlights religion’s role in peace and human flourishing

Jayden Barney
By Jayden Barney
June 20, 2025 09:31 PM
The Religious Freedom Annual Review was held at the BYU Conference Center on Tuesday, June 17.
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BYU names West Campus as future site of medical school

By Ella Habermeyer
May 20, 2025 06:00 AM
Brigham Young University has announced that its West Campus — formerly Provo High School — has been approved as the future site of the BYU School of Medicine.
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BYU Chief of Staff Hal Boyd urges students to keep the ‘fire of faith’ burning

By Ella Habermeyer
May 07, 2025 08:16 AM
Hal Boyd, chief of staff for the president of BYU, shared the importance of keeping the “fire of faith” alive through revelation, reason and repentance at the BYU devotional on May 6.
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Speakers at BYU Commencement 2025 encourage graduating class to be a light to the world

By Christian Salazar
April 24, 2025 08:11 PM
The BYU graduating class of 2025 was encouraged to be a light to the world at the BYU Commencement exercises at the Marriott Center on April 24.
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BYU student becomes BYU by creating inclusion, bringing communities together

Rachel Ravsten
By Rachel Ravsten
April 10, 2025 07:20 PM
Gabby Tillotson began her BYU career in 2021 at the Brigham Young University campus in Hawaii. Feeling alone and isolated during her first year at college, Tillotson was desperate for change.
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Unforum 2025 showcases student talent, university spirit

Leea Westfall
By Leea Westfall
April 08, 2025 05:15 PM
BYU held its annual Unforum on April 8, where students watched performances and heard from President C. Shane Reese.
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BYU contributes to one student's growth in faith, identity, learning

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
April 02, 2025 12:53 PM
At BYU — a university rooted in both spiritual and academic learning — student Adilyn Dababneh has been able to fully embrace her faith.
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BYU student demonstrates life of service, kindness at BYU

Rory Hill
By Rory Hill
March 27, 2025 10:05 AM
Matthew Williams stood at the edge of the pond on BYU’s campus, tossing small handfuls of food to the eager ducks paddling toward him. His wife laughed as one particularly bold duck waddled right into her hands.
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Becoming BYU: Overcoming isolation to foster a community of belonging

Kiana Aquino
By Kiana Aquino
March 26, 2025 01:31 PM
In the fall of 2022, Whitney Beck was a new freshman at BYU. There are a lot of words people could use to describe the start of their freshman college experience, but Beck’s description was simply, “it sucks.”
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Beyond the motto: Madi McArthur shows the heart of “Becoming BYU"

Kaleb Davies
By Kaleb Davies
March 20, 2025 11:46 AM
For Madi McArthur, "Becoming BYU" isn’t just a motto — it’s a responsibility that guides her academic and personal journey.
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