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Looking Back

Snell worked as an industrial arts professor for nearly 50 years. The Industrial Education Building was named after him.

100 years ago Harvey Fletcher teaches BYU’s first course on vector analysis.

Did you know that 10 years ago a BYU athlete was drafted into the NBA?

100 years ago the university choir performed for the first time at the Provo Tabernacle.

5 years ago BYU is ranked 14th in the nation for the happiest students and highest quality of life.

See what happened on campus 125, 100, 50, 25, 10, and 5 years ago from today.

25 years ago the Beach Boys performed at the Marriott Center.

Review the past with these BYU facts.

See how things have changed at BYU compared with 125 years ago.

In August 1886 the Academy adopted a new two-term school year.

25 years ago Professor Dale J. Stevens begins to map the uncharted areas of Arches National Park.

Did you know that 10 years ago BYU Dining Services won an Ivy Restaurateurs of Distinction Award?

5 years ago Dreyer’s begins selling a BYU ice cream called Cougar Craze.

At one time, the cost of room and board was $2.50 a week.