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The latest news and information from university administration and the academic colleges at BYU, including the latest in enrollment statistics, new classes and programs, awards and distinctions, new hires and official announcements.

 

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Coach Rose’s 100K charity challenge winnings become endowment for BYU’s cancer research center

September 26, 2018
New endowment named for Dave and Cheryl Rose family
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BYU assumes control of old Provo High School property

September 24, 2018
The former Provo High School facility, along University Avenue, has now been turned over to Brigham Young University.
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Access to Education Records—FERPA—Annual Notice

September 21, 2018
Student education records at BYU are generally accessible to eligible students according to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). BYU has adopted Access to Student Records Procedures that explain in detail student rights relating to their education records.
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BYU Sites: A free service to manage department websites

September 09, 2018
In 2019, BYU will launch a free service called BYU Sites to help employees who manage a website for their department.
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Toasting 21 years “Stone Cold Sober”

September 04, 2018
As a salute to BYU students, who play a crucial part in retaining this distinction, BYU Dining Services announced a new flavor of chocolate milk that pays homage to the university’s signature mint brownies.
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BYU moving to a single annual commencement ceremony

August 26, 2018
Brigham Young University will hold a single annual commencement ceremony each year starting April 2019.
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BYU appoints new Dean of Students

August 16, 2018
Student Life Vice President Janet S. Scharman has announced the appointment of Sarah Ingram Westerberg as dean of students at Brigham Young University.
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BYU announces improvements to LaVell Edwards Stadium

August 14, 2018
BYU is pleased to announce it will be making several improvements to LaVell Edwards Stadium at the end of the 2018 season.
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Elder Nielson to speak at August Commencement Ceremony

August 13, 2018
Elder Brent H. Nielsen, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is scheduled to be the presiding authority and speaker during Brigham Young University’s Commencement Exercises on August 16.

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Restructuring of Academic Vice President Office brings new appointments

August 12, 2018
Academic Vice President Jim Rasband has announced the restructuring of the Office of the Academic Vice President to better serve the needs of the university.
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BYU announces new men's rugby head coach

August 09, 2018
BYU has hired Steven St. Pierre as the new head coach of the men’s rugby team. St. Pierre will take over responsibilities immediately for the five-time national championship team.
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New Assistant to the President for Student Success and Inclusion

July 26, 2018
Brigham Young University President Kevin J Worthen has named Vernon L. Heperi as Assistant to the President for Student Success and Inclusion.

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BYU launches 4 new majors, new minor

July 25, 2018
Brigham Young University has created five new courses of study available to its students starting Fall Semester 2018. The four new majors and the new minor come from five different colleges on campus.
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New Assistant Administrative Vice President for Human Resource Services

July 10, 2018
David Tueller has been named the new assistant administrative vice president responsible for the Human Resources department at Brigham Young University.
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BYU names new director of BYU Salt Lake Center

July 02, 2018
Jay Young has been named the eighth director of the Brigham Young University Salt Lake Center.

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Plans for Allen Hall and Amanda Knight Hall

June 29, 2018
BYU recently received a permit from Provo City to demolish Allen Hall, a university building at the corner of 100 East and 700 North. The university is also looking to preserve the architectural features of Amanda Knight Hall.

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BYU receives national gold award for Stone-Cold Sober campaign

June 28, 2018
Rather than downplay 20 years’ worth of the Princeton Review’s quirkiest label, BYU embraced it in a big way. And just received national recognition for its celebratory campaign.

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New dean for BYU Marriott School of Business

May 22, 2018
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President James R. Rasband announced this morning that Brigitte C. Madrian has been named the ninth dean of the BYU Marriott School of Business. 

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