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Music for All Rebecca McLaughlin leads a Kodaly music training program.

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Music for All

A music educator helps learners of all levels use the musical instrument of their voice.

Steven Smith speaks at the US Embassy in Beijing, standing at a podium in front of flags from various countries.

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A Multinational Life

With global experience from his youth, an alum seeks to bless all of God’s children.

Program chief Edward Wright (second from left) presents US-made firefighting equipment to Lagos government officers and state fire officials.

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Putting Out Fires Abroad

An alum has combined his many talents to teach public safety in Africa.

BYU Distinguished Alumni. From left: Riz and Marilyn Rizley, Andy Reid, Rebecca Rogers, and Rowdy Gaines. Photo by Jaren Wilkey.

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Inspiring Insights from BYU’s Distinguished Alumni

The 2025 BYU Distinguished Alumni Award recipients share foundational stories from their lives.

Opening Opportunities
Fall 2025
By feeding and serving people in need, a BYU grad opens doors of opportunity.
Back to Business
Fall 2025
After struggling to return to work as a middle-aged mother, Heather Nemelka now helps others make the transition.
True Blue Ducks
Spring 2021
Two New Zealand blue ducks recently found a home in the Monte L. Bean Museum at BYU.
Retiring a Tradition
Fall 2019
A BYU tradition that stood for more than 100 years is being retired due to decreasing participation.
True Blue, Through and Through
Summer 2018
Catch the vision of Jonathan Hafen, the new president of the BYU Alumni Association.
Pure and True White and Blue
Fall 2016
Since choosing its colors, BYU has featured nearly every shade of blue, powder to royal.
Loyal, Strong, True
Summer 2016
In one alum’s memory, fall and football are inseparable from father.
BYU Blue Through and Through
Spring 2012
From teen convert to Alumni Association president, O’Connor’s path has defied expectations.
Join the Blue Crew
Spring 2012
Y Views: Raise Your Colors High in the Andes
Fall 2011
Craig E. Florence always packs a BYU shirt when he travels.
In Sum
Fall 2011
Mr. and Mrs. BYUSA
Winter 2011
A presidential love story rings true for BYU.
BYU, Traditionally
Fall 2010
To enrich their BYU experience, all incoming freshmen this fall received a copy of the new Y Book.
True-Blue Gary Drew
Summer 2010
Celebrating all things BYU, Gary Drew enjoys what his wife refers to as “the shrine."
True Blue Foamy Fun
Winter 2009
Rolling Out The Blue Carpet
Fall 2004
Cougar fans should roll out the "blue" carpet like no one else in college sports.
Homecoming ’03 Won’t Let You Stand Still
Summer 2003
BYU's Homecoming Spectacular will keep you on your feet.
Homecoming Events
Summer 2002
Homecoming Lore
Fall 2001
Homecoming 2001: Shades of Yesterday
Fall 2001