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August 2018 Commencement speakers: Look beyond yourself, find joy in service

By Erica Ostergar
August 15, 2018
During Thursday's August Commencement Ceremony, Elder Brent H. Nielson, General Authority Area Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared with students advice he wished he had heard at the time of his BYU graduation.
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Announcements

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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Events

BYU Women's Conference: Preparing to minister in the Savior's way

By Kristine Hoyt
May 03, 2018
Brigham Young Unviersity President Kevin J Worthen opened the 2018 BYU Women’s Conference by sharing his thoughts about ministering by following the Spirit.
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Character

April 2018 Commencement speakers: Be the light in a dark world

April 26, 2018
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland told graduates he was counting on them to be the light in a world plagued by poverty, violence, political corruption and sexual abuse.

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Faith

BYU Devotional: Keeping Things in Perspective

By Kristine Hoyt
January 08, 2018
President Kevin J Worthen and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen, opened the semester with the first BYU Devotional of 2018. They spoke about keeping our experiences in perspective as they shared personal stories and lessons learned.
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Events

Devotional and forum schedule for winter 2018 semester

By Trevor Morgan
November 30, 2017
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 leadership from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and scientists. Entertainment assemblies celebrating the talent of BYU Arts round out the semester schedule.
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Intellect

Fulfill the prophetic charge to be uniquely great, President Worthen encourages

August 28, 2017
BYU’s mission and destiny to become a great university through unique means should lead all who work and study at the university to continue forward with inspiring learning.

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Faith

Effective Communications and Seeking Truth, President and Sister Worthen Speak at Devotional

By Trevor Morgan
January 09, 2017
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy Worthen welcomed students back for the Winter semester at Tuesday's Devotional address in the Marriott Center.

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Faith

Let the Y Light You and Learn to Lead, President and Sister Worthen Speak at Devotional

September 06, 2016
President and Sister Worthen welcomed students back to campus for the Fall semester at the Devotional Tuesday in the Marriott Center. Sister Worthen shared several life-lessons about leadership. President Worthen followed, encouraging students to be influenced by the positive experiences they can have while at BYU.
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Intellect

Find Ways to Increase Inspiring Learning In and Out of the Classroom, President Worthen Urges

August 22, 2016
President Kevin J Worthen tells BYU faculty and staff to focus on creating opportunities that both inspires students to learn and provides inspiration for more learning. 

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Announcements

President Worthen calls for study of Title IX reporting processes and structure

April 17, 2016
The university president addresses concerns expressed about the reporting of sexual assaults to the Title IX Office.

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Faith

#BYUDevo: Pres and Sister Worthen on Building Relationships, One Wedding Cake Opportunity at a Time

By Holly Kendall
January 04, 2016
President and Sister Worthen welcomed students back for Winter Semester at the Devotional Tuesday in the Marriott Center.

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Faith

From President Worthen: The Simple Pleasures of Christmas

December 15, 2015
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is selecting a new book to read to my family on Christmas Eve. This year's story is The Christmas Train, by President Monson. 

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Faith

Character Building and Attitude Focus of President and Sister Worthen's Devotional Addresses

By Porter Chelson
September 07, 2015
President and Sister Worthen welcomed students, faculty and staff to the Fall 2015 Semester at the Devotional Tuesday. Each addressed small steps to focus our attitude and commitment on developing and improving our character.

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Character

Learning and Lifting: President Worthen Shares Vision at University Conference

August 24, 2015
 When President Henry B. Eyring spoke at Inauguration last September, President Worthen gained three important insights.

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Faith

BYUDevo: President and Sister Worthen on goals and "how to fail successfully"

January 06, 2015
President Kevin J and Sister Peggy Worthen had the university devotional pulpit for the first time since President Worthen became BYU president last May. Their addresses focused on setting better goals and learning how to fail when we fall short of those goals.  

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Faith

From President Worthen: "A Brightly-Lighted Island of Happiness and Peace"

December 14, 2014
At this Christmas season, I wish I could personally wish each one of you and your families the best for the holiday season and into the New Year. 

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Events

Inauguration of President Worthen: 'Go to the Mountains'

September 09, 2014
Tuesday’s Inauguration of Kevin J Worthen as the thirteenth president of BYU celebrated not only his installment as president, but also the life-changing educational experiences provided at BYU.

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