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Kennedy Center hosts annual Evening of Diplomacy

Hailey Sloan
By Hailey Sloan
September 30, 2026 12:10 PM
On the evening of Sept. 23, BYU welcomed current and former U.S. foreign service officers to campus for the Kennedy Center’s Evening of Diplomacy.
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Students help bring back the BYU speech and debate team

By Clara Pierce
September 29, 2026 10:17 AM
BYU students brought back the speech and debate team following decades of absence. The team will officially be back this fall in the form of the new class "Debate and Argumentation."
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How 'civic martial arts' can bring people together

By Davey Gibson
September 28, 2026 09:49 AM
Harvard fellow and nationally recognized peacemaker Simon Greer addressed students at the Kennedy Center for International Studies on Sept. 16. Focusing his remarks on "civic martial arts," Greer shared his journey from polarized pundit to bridge builder.
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Study Abroad Fair shows students they can travel the world while gaining an education

By Clara Pierce
September 22, 2026 09:00 AM
The Kennedy Center for International Studies hosted its Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 17.
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Funeral services held for Kennedy Center director

Hailey Sloan
By Hailey Sloan
September 17, 2026 10:08 AM
Funeral services were held on Sept. 12 for Vincent Stanley Benfell III, director of the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies.
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BYU 150 event honors the legacy of women on BYU campus

Aubrie Dyer
By Aubrie Dyer
May 08, 2026 08:26 AM
Stories of faith, sacrifice and persistence filled the Reynolds Auditorium on Thursday, April 16 as faculty and staff, both men and women, gathered for “Light Through Generations: 150 Years of BYU Women.”
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BYU International Vice President Renata Forste delivers a disciple-scholar lecture

Yeremi Espinoza
By Yeremi Espinoza
March 17, 2026 09:12 AM
The David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies conference room hosted one of Renata Forste’s final activities as Brigham Young University's international vice president on March 13 : a disciple-scholar lecture for students and colleagues.
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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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