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Campus

President Jeffrey R. Holland dies at 85, leaves behind a tradition of diligence, faith and intellect

By Universe Contributor
December 27, 2025 04:28 PM
President Jeffrey R. Holland, President of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at approximately 3:15 a.m. MST surrounded by his family. He was a religious leader and scholar, former president of BYU as well as a husband and father.
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Religion

General Conference addresses Saints, brings change

By Thomas Madrigal
October 07, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced historic changes, including updated temple-recommend interview questions and a revised youth program, as well as offered spiritual guidance to its members during the 189th Semiannual General Conference.
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Campus Events

April 2018 graduation

By Riley Waldman
April 18, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU graduates will hear from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve during the April 2018 commencement. This year's graduating class is one of the largest BYU has ever seen. It is also the first graduating class where the majority of female graduates are returned missionaries.
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Religion

188th Annual General Conference full of historic changes

By Laurie Bradshaw
April 03, 2018 12:00 AM
Newly sustained President Russell M. Nelson waves as he exits the Conference Center with his wife, Wendy Watson Nelson, at the end of the Saturday morning General Conference session. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Religion

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders Among You

By Angela Lee
April 03, 2016 12:00 AM
A worldwide audience was reminded that the Lord's blessings can be acquired through striving for simple improvement, including the desire to become a better person.
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