Skip to main content
Announcements

BYU appoints new Dean of Students

Student Life Vice President Janet S. Scharman has announced the appointment of Sarah Ingram Westerberg as dean of students at Brigham Young University.

Sarah Westerberg.jpg
Photo by BYU Photo

Westerberg is currently serving as the associate dean of students, and prior to that position was the director of the Center for Service and Learning.

She is replacing former dean Vernon Heperi, who will begin his term as the assistant to the president for student success and inclusion on September 1. Heperi has served as dean of students for 15 years.

“We appreciate Vern’s vision, warmth and strong work ethic as he has served our students at BYU and are excited about his new role,” said Scharman. “I am also confident Sarah has the training and experience to excel as the new dean of students and will add a unique perspective to the position.

Westerberg has a bachelor’s degree and post-graduate certificate of Education from St. Anne’s College, Oxford University. She earned her Master of Public Administration and Doctoral degrees from BYU.

Related Articles

data-content-type="article"

New Title IX coordinator named at BYU

September 13, 2023
BYU Student Life Vice President Julie Franklin announced the hiring of David Rasmussen as the university’s new Title IX coordinator. He began his tenure in late August after serving as the interim director since February.
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= overrideTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection=false overrideCardHideByline=false overrideCardHideDescription=false overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"

Updated CES standards help students grow closer to Christ

August 24, 2023
The Church Board of Education announced today updates to the Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement, the Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Principles and Expectations for the Church Educational System.
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= overrideTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection=false overrideCardHideByline=false overrideCardHideDescription=false overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= overrideTextAlignment=
data-content-type="article"

J.B. Haws appointed executive director of the Maxwell Institute

August 17, 2023
President C. Shane Reese announced the appointment of J.B. Haws as the executive director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship.
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= overrideTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection=false overrideCardHideByline=false overrideCardHideDescription=false overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText= overrideTextAlignment=
overrideBackgroundColorOrImage= overrideTextColor= overrideTextAlignment= overrideCardHideSection=false overrideCardHideByline=false overrideCardHideDescription=false overridebuttonBgColor= overrideButtonText=