Out of the Blue

Stellar Impact BYU's Mountain West Observatory on the ridge south of Utah Lake at dusk.

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Stellar Impact

For years, BYU students have been shaped by their research and experiences at the West Mountain Observatory.

A student studies sharks in an aquarium.

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Shark Tank

How silent is it really behind the aquarium glass?

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Track and Feels

For kids with limiting medical conditions, the Courageous Kids Invitational opens the door to sports success.

Bear Bachmeier pictured leaping over a Utah defensive tackle as he ran through the defense for a 22-yard touchdown.

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Bear on the Loose

This past season of Cougar football included the team's first Big 12 title game and standout star Bear Bachmeier.

Ambassadors in Asia
Fall 2025
On their recent tour to Southeast Asia, the BYU Ballroom Dance Company served between performances.
A Legacy of Light
Summer 2025
On the night of Oct. 8, 2024, BYU celebrated 100 years of hiking and lighting the Y.
A New Persective
Spring 2025
This photogrammetry rig uses 35 cameras to capture every tiny detail of an object and create an accurate digital model.
Chasing Greatness
Winter 2025
After a big win, Diljeet Taylor and Ed Eyestone were named the 2024 NCAA National Coaches of the Year.
Capstone of Citizenship
Winter 2025
Thanks to international relations student Elizabeth M. Reynolds, BYU held its first naturalization ceremony.
A Pipe Dream
Fall 2024
BYU’s new pipe organ—the crowning jewel of the Music Building’s Concert Hall—is inspired by Provo's mountains.
Sky Dance
Fall 2024
Brooklynn Jarvis Kelson was named Student Photographer of the Year for the second year running.
Photo Finish
Summer 2024
Grads lined up to pose with their families for a novel BYU-themed photo op.
High Notes
Summer 2024
BYU Vocal Point and Noteworthy had their first combined tour to Asia, spanning two weeks and eight cities.
Dancing with the Stars
Spring 2024
In September BYU Theatre Ballet traveled to a national celebration honoring famous choreographer Gerald Arpino.
Life and Breath
Spring 2024
This summer BYU students will collect data to help improve air conditions for Nepali bricklayers.
Upstream
Winter 2024
A temple panel from the Qing dynasty in the JFSB, telling an important metaphor about the student journey.
Seeding a Revival
Winter 2024
BYU students and faculty make space for cottonwood trees with locals in an effort to protect and revitalize Utah Lake.
Embracing President Reese
Fall 2023
An unscripted hug and roaring ovation mark the inauguration of BYU president C. Shane Reese.
Dances with Bees
Fall 2023
BYU computer science students are using AI to translate bees' dancing language in real time.
Dino Dig
Spring 2023
BYU employees make their mark alongside Utah County's United Way.
Cat Cousins
Spring 2023
A faculty-undergraduate duo become the first to sequence the clouded leopard genome.
Rah Rah Talent
Winter 2023
BYU mascot Cosmo Cougar is a talented stuntman.
Bone-Rumbling Sound
Winter 2023
The sound of the Artemis I launch, with its snaps and pops, was like “40 million bowls of crackling Rice Krispies."
A Musical Prayer
Fall 2022
On tour in Vienna, BYU's Chamber orchestra performs a moving concert for Ukrainian refugees.