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President Worthen accepts two distinguished appointments

May 25, 2023
Just one month after leaving the president’s office, Kevin J Worthen has been named as a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School and the first BYU Wheatley Institute Distinguished Fellow in Constitutional Government.
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Events

April 2023 Commencement: Using agency to lift and empower others

By Christie Allen
April 27, 2023
At April’s commencement ceremony on Thursday, April 27, more than 6,800 students were honored for completing higher degrees at Brigham Young University.
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Announcements

C. Shane Reese named Brigham Young University’s 14th president

March 21, 2023
The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University has appointed C. Shane Reese as the university’s 14th president. Reese will succeed Kevin J Worthen, who has served as president since 2014.
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Faith

Devotional: We get to choose our destiny

By Kailey Marshall
September 06, 2022
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the fall 2022 semester. Sister Worthen spoke on maintaining an eternal perspective through trials in our lives, and President Worthen focused his remarks on making wise choices that will determine our lives and our ultimate destinies.
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Events

April 2022 Commencement: A life centered on Jesus Christ

By Jenna Knaupp
April 21, 2022
At the first in-person commencement since April 2019, over 6,800 students were honored for their completion of higher degrees at Brigham Young University.
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Announcements

BYU names New Vice President for Belonging

March 22, 2022
Current BYU professor of law Carl Hernandez III will become the university’s first vice president for belonging effective this June.
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Announcements

U.S. Department of Education dismisses Title IX complaint against BYU

February 10, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has dismissed a Title IX complaint against BYU that alleged discrimination related to students involved in same-sex romantic relationships. The complaint, which was recently reported in the media, was officially dismissed on February 8, 2022.
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Announcements

Church Educational System announces refinements to employment standards

January 27, 2022
Today the Church Educational System is announcing that all new hires at CES institutions who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a temple recommend effective immediately.
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Faith

Devotional: President and Sister Worthen, January 2022

By Jenna Knaupp
January 04, 2022
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the winter 2022 semester. Sister Worthen spoke on becoming more considerate, and President Worthen explained how humility can be a life-changing trait.
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Intellect

Top 10 BYU News Stories of 2021

By Katie Child
December 29, 2021
The most-read BYU News stories of the year include research on internet trolling, advances in holography, the formation of the new Office of Belonging, and the many ways students and faculty have strengthened one another as they continue to persevere through a pandemic.
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Faith

Devotional: President and Sister Worthen fall 2021

By Jenna Knaupp
September 07, 2021
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the fall 2021 semester. Sister Worthen spoke on navigating fearful uncertainty, and President Worthen explained how we can create a more interwoven BYU community.
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Faith

University Conference 2021: President Worthen shares new statement on belonging

August 23, 2021
At BYU's annual University Conference, President Worthen reflected on President Kimball's Second Century Address and shared a new statement on belonging.
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Announcements

Devotional and forum schedule for fall 2021 semester

Aaron Sorenson
By Aaron Sorenson
August 18, 2021
President Kevin J Worthen and his wife, Peggy, kick off the semester this fall. The following weeks' speakers include leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and thinkers.
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Events

April 2021 Commencement: Built with gratitude on a firm foundation

By Christie Allen
April 22, 2021
The April commencement ceremony honored BYU graduates of the 2020–21 academic year and conferred 6,742 degrees. The proceedings were broadcast from the Marriott Center to graduates and their loved ones around the world.
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Announcements

Renata Forste appointed BYU International Vice President

Carri Jenkins
By Carri Jenkins
April 21, 2021
Forste replaces Sandra Rogers, who will be retiring from BYU after 41 years of service.
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Announcements

The table is set with 10 chairs to assist students

March 21, 2021
Thanks to Arizona businessman and longtime BYU supporter Ira A. Fulton, there are now 10 endowed chairs named after Fulton family members at Brigham Young University – each in a different college. Six of the chairs are named in honor of Ira’s wife, Mary Lou, who passed away in 2015.
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Announcements

BYU releases key findings on race, equity and belonging

February 26, 2021
Brigham Young University President Kevin J Worthen announced today that the Committee on Race, Equity & Belonging (CoREB) has completed its study, which included numerous meetings with students, alumni, faculty, staff and administrators. Additionally, the university released today key findings from a national diversity and equity campus climate survey, which includes data from nearly 20,000 respondents.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: President and Sister Worthen

By Cami Buckley
January 12, 2021
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the semester. They spoke about gratitude and unity during challenging times.
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