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President Worthen reflects on his BYU leadership
Kevin J Worthen recently concluded his tenure as BYU’s 13th president. During nine years as president, he kept his focus on students as he spearheaded initiatives related to experiential and inspiring learning, oversaw the creation of the Office of Belonging and dealt with challenges stemming from the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
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President Worthen conducts his last Commencement ceremony as university president
BYU graduates gathered in the Marriott Center on Thursday, April 27 to celebrate Commencement as speakers shared thoughts on joy, gratitude and agency.
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New BYU President announced during devotional
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve made an announcement during the BYU devotional on Tuesday, Mar. 21.
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Elder Holland releases President Worthen, announces new BYU President
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland announced C. Shane Reese as the 14th BYU president at the devotional on March 21.
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An overview of Kevin J Worthen's nine-year tenure as BYU president
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve and chair of the Board of Trustees executive committee announced C. Shane Reese as the 14th president of BYU during the devotional held on March 21. Here is a look at some of President Kevin J Worthen's major accomplishments during his nine-year tenure as BYU president.
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New BYU brand message works to share university's values with the world
President Worthen announced BYU's new brand message in August 2022, and the statement has been nearly five years in the making as a result of various initiatives that studied internal and external audiences' perception of BYU.
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President and Sister Worthen emphasize deliberate listening, applying prophetic promises
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy Worthen encouraged students to be 'deliberate listeners' to the Lord and apply prophetic promises in their devotional address on Jan. 10.
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President and Sister Worthen invite BYU students to make choices with an eternal perspective
President Kevin J. Worthen and Sister Peggy Worthen invited students to trust in the Lord's way and gaining confidence in decision making in their devotional address on Sept. 6.
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BYU holds first in-person commencement ceremony since COVID-19 began, honors Class of 2022
The BYU graduating class of 2022 was the first one to attend an in-person commencement ceremony since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic two years ago.
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Story behind BYU's 'Woosh! Kevin' chant at basketball games
Story behind BYU's 'Woosh! Kevin' chant at basketball games
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Starting college during a pandemic: How the first-year experience will be different
Leer en español: Empezando la universidad durante una pandemia: Cómo la experiencia durante el primer año será diferente
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March 31: Today’s BYU Campus COVID-19 update
The BYU campus has changed drastically due to the spread of COVID-19 throughout the country and the world. Find out how the campus is functioning, what’s open, what’s closed and what’s new.
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Speakers open Women’s Conference in BYU's Marriott Center
Former General Relief Society President Julie B. Beck takes a selfie with her husband, Ramon P. Beck, before the opening session of the 2019 BYU Women's Conference, where she was the keynote speaker. (Universe photo)
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Seeking joy, revelation in everyday life
BYU President Kevin J Worthen encouraged BYU students to seek personal revelation on Sept. 11 in the Marriott Center. (Ty Mullen)
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BYU Air Force ROTC remains on campus despite talk of a move to UVU
Members of the BYU Air Force ROTC honor the victims of 9/11 in the flag vigil ceremonies on Thursday, Sept.11, 2008. BYU has hosted Air Force ROTC detachment 855 since 1951. (Christine Armbruster)
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2017 BYU Unforum features end of year performances and awards
Students and faculty members gathered at the Marriott Center on April 18 for the 2017 'Light the Y' Unforum to celebrate the school year.
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BYU to survey students about campus culture surrounding sexual assault
BYU President Kevin J Worthen speaks with University spokeswoman Carri Jenkins about the decision to conduct a study about sexual assault reporting to BYU's Title IX office in an April 2016 video. (BYU News)
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Brigham Awards recipients go above and beyond expectations
President Worthen presents Brigham Award to recipient Julie Haupt for her outstanding community service last year. (Savanna Sorensen)
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