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Events

A Decade in Review at BYU

Jon McBride
By Jon McBride
December 26, 2019
As 2019 wraps up, here's a look back at some big moments, important announcements, amazing inventions and fascinating research at BYU over the past decade.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: Facing unexpected challenges & strength in gathering

By Kaylee Esplin
September 10, 2019
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first Devotional of the semester. They spoke about facing unexpected challenges and the blessings of gathering.
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Intellect

President Worthen champions "real value of BYU"

August 26, 2019
Brigham Young University's unique opportunity to educate students in a way that integrates faith, emotion and intellect is a recipe for nurturing characters who have a devoted heart, courageous mind and a purposeful soul.
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Events

Devotional and Forum schedule for Fall Semester 2019

By Kaylee Esplin
August 12, 2019
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty and staff head to the Marriott Center for the weekly Devotional or Forum address. BYU President Kevin J Worthen and his wife Peggy kick off the semester and are followed by members of the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and thinkers. Entertainment assemblies celebrating the talent of BYU Arts round out the semester schedule.
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Announcements

Rosemary Thackeray appointed BYU assistant to the president for planning and assessment

June 18, 2019
Replaces James D. Gordon III, who is retiring after 35 years of service to the university
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Intellect

Karl G. Maeser and James E. Talmage mentorship inspired special BYU coin

June 13, 2019
Justin Kunz, an illustration professor at BYU and medallic artist for the U.S. Mint, has previously designed more than 10 coins for the U.S. Mint as a member of the Artistic Fusion Program. Perhaps his most well-known was the 2017 portrayal of Lady Liberty that commemorated the 225th anniversary of the Mint’s coin production and was later named Best Gold Coin in the Coin of the Year Awards at the World Money Fair in Berlin. Recently, Kunz designed a new commemorative coin for BYU to celebrate the motto Inspiring Learning.
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Announcements

Shane Reese appointed BYU academic vice president

May 21, 2019
Replaces James Rasband who will leave BYU to serve as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Announcements

Julie L. Franklin appointed BYU Vice President of Student Life

May 14, 2019
President Kevin J Worthen, following approval from the BYU Board of Trustees, has appointed Julie L. Franklin as Vice President of Student Life at Brigham Young University. Franklin will replace Janet S. Scharman, who is retiring after serving 19 years in the position.
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Events

April 2019 Commencement: A wonderful world to share joy, show love, create connections

By Erica Ostergar
April 24, 2019
Nearly 7,000 students were honored for their completion of higher degrees at the university April commencement and convocation ceremonies.
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Intellect

BYU Law’s pipeline to the U.S. Supreme Court continues

March 27, 2019
More than a thousand attorneys apply each year to serve as clerks at the Supreme Court of the United States, but each justice can select only four.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: Find your spiritual gifts, Know who you are

By Erica Ostergar
January 07, 2019
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the semester. They spoke about spiritual gifts and eternal identities.
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Events

Devotional and forum schedule for winter semester 2019

December 16, 2018
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty and staff head to the Marriott Center for the weekly Devotional or Forum address. BYU President Kevin J Worthen and his wife Peggy kick off the semester and are followed by members of the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and thinkers. Entertainment assemblies celebrating the talent of BYU Arts round out the semester schedule.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: That they might have joy

By Erica Ostergar
December 03, 2018
Elder David A. Bednar, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s BYU Devotional. He talked about identifying and obtaining eternal joy.
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Announcements

Steven M. Sandberg appointed BYU assistant to the president and general counsel

November 27, 2018
Replaces Michael R. Orme, who will be retiring from BYU after more than 30 years of service
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Character

NCAA Common Ground IV at BYU: Asking sincere questions, finding radical hope

November 11, 2018
BYU hosted the NCAA’s Common Ground IV, a forum to explore how representatives of LGBTQ and faith-based communities can work more cohesively in college sports and higher education, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, marking the first time the forum has been held at an NCAA Division I institution.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: Choosing joy and receiving revelation

By Erica Ostergar
September 10, 2018
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the semester. They shared insights on how students can use their experiences to cultivate joy and to receive revelation.
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Events

Devotional and forum schedule for fall semester 2018

By Erica Ostergar
August 27, 2018
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty and staff head to the Marriott Center for the weekly Devotional or Forum address. BYU President Kevin J Worthen and his wife Peggy kick off the semester and are followed by members of the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and thinkers. Entertainment assemblies celebrating the talent of BYU Arts round out the semester schedule.
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Intellect

Become Zion through love and learning, President Worthen directs

By Erica Ostergar
August 26, 2018
Speaking to BYU faculty and staff, President Kevin J Worthen reflected on a prophecy from John Taylor and shared how to use learning to become more Zion-like.
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