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6 Presidential Reflections 6 Presidential Reflections

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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.

President Bateman receiving a donation

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Striving for Zion

Of one heart and one mind in his vision for BYU and the kingdom, President Bateman never saw the two as separate.

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Farewell

President Gordon B. Hinckley announced that Cecil O. Samuelson would replace President Merrill J. Bateman.

Elder Cecil O. Samuelson

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Presidential Change

After leading BYU for more than seven years, President Merrill J. Bateman passes the mantle to Elder Cecil O. Samuelson.

BYU’s Oldest Graduate, Example of Lifelong learning
Spring 2003
BYU conferred a bachelor of arts degree on 91-year-old C. Laird Snelgrove.
Dynamic Neighbors
Winter 2003
BYU benefits the surrounding community in more ways than one.
Temples of Learning
Winter 2003
Consider how BYU might be a temple of learning.
Kudos
Spring 2002
Earl H. Fry, professor of political science, has been awarded the Enders Fellowship for the 2002­-2003 academic year.
Hope for Peace
Fall 2001
President Bateman speaks of 9/11 and the peace that is possible through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Shades of Yesterday
Fall 2001
In honor of the 200th anniversary of his birth, Brigham Young will be celebrated at Homecoming 2001.
Students and the Search for Truth
Fall 2001
Through mentoring students are instructed and engaged in the search for truth at BYU.
BYU to Cancel Classes Four Days During 2002 Winter Olympics
Summer 2001
Capital Campaign Achievements
Fall 2000
BYU's 46-month capital campaign, raised $411,718,438 for BYU and BYU–Hawaii.
New Assistant Vice President, Dean Assume Posts
Winter 1999
President Merrill J. Bateman has announced the new appointments.
BYU History Lessons
Winter 1999
President Bateman shares observations from BYU's history.
BYU Prepares for 2002 Olympics
Spring 1999
The “BYU Rule” Is Back
Fall 1998
The NCAA did a double reverse and decided to once again make accommodations for schools with religiously-based policies.
NCAA Changes Sunday Competition Policy
Summer 1998
Brigham Young Magazine received the following letter from President Merrill J. Bateman in response to the NCAA’s ruling.
BYU Names New Vice Presidents
Summer 1998
Capital Campaign Two-Thirds of the Way Lit
Summer 1998
The numbers do not reflect the campaign's progress in funding its priorities.
New Administrators Appointed
Winter 1998
Church Growth and the BYU Experience
Winter 1998
Educated people are important assets in building the kingdom.
BYU Generates $289 Million for Community
Summer 1997
A recent economic analysis showed that BYU carries more than its share of Utah County's economic development.
New Assistant Vice President Announced
Spring 1997