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6 Presidential Reflections

In celebration of BYU’s 150th, six BYU presidents came together to discuss BYU, its mission, and its influence.

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150 Moments That Made Brigham Young University

Discover the moments that made Brigham Young University in the 150 years since the school's founding as a small academy.

Young Woman on the Great Wall of China as part of BYU Kennedy Center study abroad.

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A World Campus

BYU students are enriching their learning and deepening their faith all over the world.

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Daring to Be Different

To achieve its prophesied mission, BYU must be willing to stand out and stand strong on its spiritual footing.

The Steep Climb
Winter 2024
First-generation college students forge a path at BYU.
Our Greatest Object
Summer 2023
With a focus on what unites us, at Brigham Young University we are fostering a unique approach to belonging.
Inspiring Leading
Summer 2023
During his nine years at BYU's helm, President Kevin J Worthen had a single-minded focus—the student.
A Worthen Successor
Spring 2023
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland announces BYU's next president: C. Shane Reese, current academic vice president.
A Prophetic Promise Fulfilled
Spring 2023
In times of trial, we can rely on prophetic guidance.
Rooting Out Racism
Spring 2021
The Committee on Race, Equity & Belonging suggests 26 ways to make BYU more inclusive for all.
19 Committees for COVID-19
Fall 2020
With the world going remote, BYU made lightning-speed decisions to update campus for fall 2020 semester.
Rolling with It
Summer 2020
No graduation ceremony? No problem. This BYU graduate is “rolling” with it.
A Joyful Gathering of God’s Children
Spring 2020
In times of physical distancing, nurturing the university’s community of disciple-scholars becomes all the more vital.
Finding Common Ground
Winter 2019
A BYU-hosted NCAA event invited people from LGBTQ and religious communities to sit down together and talk.
Deep Joy
Fall 2018
President Worthen discovered that a good measure of our eternal progress is how much joy we derive from service.
Elevated Views
Winter 2018
A breathtaking view of Squaw Peak and elevating thoughts from Thoreau and President Worthen.
By Study, by Faith, and by Experience
Winter 2017
President Worthen has a new priority: inspiring learning. See student examples of what he means.
Toward a Safer Campus
Winter 2017
The results of the university’s sexual-assault study are in, and they are spurring changes to make campus safer.
Expanding Campus
Summer 2016
With the purchase of the Provo High property, BYU is adding 25 acres to its campus.
BYU Sexual-Assault Study Update
Summer 2016
The university launched a website in May to obtain feedback on matters related to sexual assault.
A Peek Behind the Curtain
Summer 2016
BYU alumni who have served as Supreme Court clerks have rich memories of being mentored by the justices.
BYU to Buy Provo High
Spring 2016
BYU is buying Provo High—$25 million for 25 acres.
The Good Word
Winter 2016
Read these quotes from speeches given on campus in 2015.
Failing Successfully
Fall 2015
Fear of failure should not keep us from trying new and hard things in our quest for perfection, says President Worthen.