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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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Process and tips for the Kennedy Center Photo Contest, deadline extended to Nov. 1

Jessica Neal
By Jessica Neal
October 29, 2025 04:19 PM
BYU students who attended international study programs over the last year can submit photos to the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies' annual photo contest until Nov. 1.
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BYU Kennedy Center hosts annual Study Abroad Fair

Jessica Neal
By Jessica Neal
September 19, 2025 12:48 PM
The BYU David M. Kennedy Center Study Abroad Fair informed students about experiential learning opportunities on Sept. 18.
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Kennedy Center hosts 'Ask Me Anything about How to Change the World in Global Business' event

By Spencer Adolphson
May 28, 2025 11:18 AM
Editor's Note: Many Kennedy Center events follow Chatham House Rules, meaning the speaker cannot be referenced directly. While such events are typically off-the-record, this article is made public for the benefit of the community.
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BYU students work to make study abroad programs more accessible

By Spencer Adolphson
May 07, 2025 12:18 PM
“Are we maximizing our global potential?” This is the big question Bryton Wood and his Student Advisory Council (SAC) team sought to answer during a recent two-semester project.
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Kennedy Center lecture highlights Ukrainian resolve in ongoing war

Rory Hill
By Rory Hill
March 20, 2025 12:16 PM
BYU students gathered to hear Celeste Beesley, associate professor of international relations, discuss Ukrainian public opinion on the ongoing war with Russia on March 19.
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U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State speaks on Russia as a threat

Rachel Ravsten
By Rachel Ravsten
February 14, 2025 11:11 PM
U.S. Diplomat Sonata Coulter led a BYU Kennedy Center lecture on Feb. 6, discussing Russia’s strategic influence and economic coercion, making it a global threat.
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BYU joins universities across the country in celebrating International Education Week

Ellie Lewis
By Ellie Lewis
November 25, 2024 05:50 PM
Beginning on Nov. 18, BYU celebrated International Education Week, celebrating not only international students but students studying abroad as well.
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BYU Kennedy Center presents Distinguished Service Award to BYU alum Hani Almadhoun

Ellie Lewis
By Ellie Lewis
November 07, 2024 02:00 PM
The David M. Kennedy Center held an event titled “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear” to present Hani Almadhoun — a Palestinian humanitarian — with the Kennedy Distinguished Service award on Oct. 30.
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Cuban ambassador gives lecture at BYU on US, Cuban relations

Brianne Barrus
By Brianne Barrus
October 28, 2024 11:27 AM
Cuban ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, spoke to BYU students and faculty at the Kennedy Center on Oct. 16 about Cuban culture and relations between Cuba and the United States.
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BYU Kennedy Center announces new details for upcoming photo contest

Taylin Galloway
By Taylin Galloway
October 22, 2024 10:58 AM
The BYU Kennedy Center recently announced changes to the timeline and prize awarded for its annual photo contest.
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New Stewardship Lab encourages interdisciplinary collaboration

By Sierra Martin
October 07, 2024 12:17 PM
The Kennedy Center for International Studies invited students to check out its recently opened Stewardship Lab in an opening social on Thursday, Sept. 19.
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BYU Kennedy Center promotes international experiential learning through Study Abroad Fair

Emily May
By Emily May
September 23, 2024 12:14 PM
The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at BYU hosted a Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 19, informing students about experiential learning opportunities.
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BYU students share summer study abroad experiences

Elsa Bray
By Elsa Bray
September 05, 2024 10:57 AM
BYU leads the nation in student study abroad participation, according to the latest Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education.
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BYU students explore world religions and belonging abroad

Amy Ortiz
By Amy Ortiz
September 03, 2024 11:07 AM
The author of this article participated as a student within the Global Faith, Belonging and the Media study abroad program sponsored by BYU’s School of Communications. She wrote the article as part of her coursework in the program and conducted interviews with her classmates and professors to complete it.
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Campus Events

2034 Olympics could give Utah 'soft power,' BYU professor says

By Eleanor Lambert
April 09, 2024 12:00 AM
In November, International Olympic Committee leaders selected Salt Lake City as the preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, bringing recognition and responsibility to the Utah capital.
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New environmental minor, club want all students to appreciate Earth

By Eleanor Lambert
March 06, 2024 12:00 AM
The BYU Kennedy Center's new global environmental studies minor and club unite students across multiple disciplines and help them learn how environmental sustainability applies to their field of study.
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Campus Events

Women's rights author and activist encourages BYU to support Afghan students, refugees

By Jessica Spencer
February 05, 2024 12:00 AM
Women’s rights activist and writer Homeira Qaderi spoke at the BYU Kennedy Center on Jan. 31, focusing her remarks on the struggles of Afghan women and inviting the BYU community to support Afghan refugees.
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