experiential learning
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Student in BYU's American studies program visit Springville to learn about history through art
The BYU American studies program took students and faculty to the Springville Museum of Art on Nov. 1 to observe art through a historical lens.
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BYU journalism students document history of Christus statue in Denmark
The BYU School of Communications premiered a student-made documentary titled “The Savior Stood Before Mine Eyes,” on Sept. 28, 2024. The documentary chronicled the history and significance of the famed Christus statue in Denmark.
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Spring Term study abroad programs canceled, still open for summer and fall
BYU study abroad programs through the Kennedy Center have been canceled for spring term but are still currently open for summer and fall.
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Career fairs push on virtually, students continue networking with potential employers
BYU is holding virtual career fairs to connect students to job opportunities amid the uncertainty of employment during COVID-19.
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BYU's Experiential Learning Summit teaches professors how to help students gain real world experience
BYU kicked off the first Experiential Learning Summit event of the school year on Sept. 11. The summit helps faculty develop best practices for experiential learning with their students.
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Museum of Peoples and Culture emphasizes learning by experience
When many students think about their summer internship, they think of desk jobs, reading and mountains of paperwork. But for Lara Kasparian, an anthropology student at BYU, working over the summer consists of digging up ancient artifacts.
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BYU's international relations open doors
BYU is no stranger to international relations. It doesn't reside on a coast and Provo isn't an international hub, but BYU has a surprisingly large international campus in terms of language and international experience.
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Students discuss experiential learning options
Nearly 60% of majors at BYU require some type of internship to graduate. In 2016, BYU President Kevin J Worthen introduced a new initiative focused on 'inspiring learning.' This initiative focuses on experiential learning, encouraging students to take advantage of opportunities such as internships, student employment, volunteer work and study abroad programs.
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Opinion: The importance of experiential learning
From left, starting with the back row: Amy Ringer, Jeffrey Ringer, Peggy Worthen, President Kevin J Worthen, Vice President Sandra Rogers, Megan Adamson, Rachel Keeler, Lauren Schofield, Sara Jane Aubrey. (Steve Fidel)
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Marriott MBA program ties No. 1 in the nation
BYU Cougar Capital is a venture capital and private equity fund run by second-year MBA students. (Spencer Clegg)
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BYU business students complete Stanford design course with program to help freshmen
Dallas Anderson, Gabe Walker, Dean Brigitte C. Madrian, Ashley Paget and Rachel Merrill pose after being pinned for their completion of the Stanford d.school course on Jan. 17. (Hannah Miner)
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Changes ahead in how BYU gets, distributes money
Starting next year, colleges and departments will no longer approach potential donors, and donors wanting to contribute to the university will be steered directly to student programs instead of building projects and infrastructure. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)
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President Worthen’s Inspiring Learning initiative two years later
BYU President Kevin J Worthen's drive to increase inspired learning continues to affect BYU campus two years later. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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