Using Math to Connect Students to Resources
With more than 30,000 students at BYU, it’s not surprising that some of them don’t know where to turn when difficulties arise. That’s where Early Alert comes in.
Your Donations to BYU Make a Difference
From Football to Fine Arts, BYU Is Better Thanks to Knight Society Members
Ray Matsuura’s wife Yukiko gained her appreciation of BYU through arts and music. “Ray supports business and football. I support the arts,” says Yukiko, who studied design in Sendai, Japan.
A Tale of Two Seasons: Tackling Athletics in a World with COVID-19
Last year was kind of a tale of two seasons. The first was a very joyful and rewarding experience with our student-athletes, coaches, and teams playing so well. And the other was the cancellation of our spring season.” –Tom Holmoe, BYU Athletic Director
Out of Paradise Ashes, Nursing Student Shines at BYU
Camie Mendon’s father operated a plant nursery near Paradise, California, a town that, in practical terms, no longer exists. The business was destroyed - along with most of the town - in the devastating Camp Fire of 2018.
From Mach 2 to 2L
Three years ago, Christopher Melling had never written a legal brief or attended a religious service of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Trained as a fighter pilot by the United States Marine Corps, Major Melling was ready to take the next step in his life.
Making a Statement
Haley Rogers had never heard of BYU. But when she lost both of her parents in high school and BYU offered an athletic scholarship, she knew Provo was the right place to go.
A Wonderful Inspiring Learning Adventure
Mikayah Siufanua slept on a floating island of reeds at Lake Titicaca and taught Peruvian women to make soap for a living. Thanks to donors, this is just the beginning of her inspiring learning adventure.
Budding Consultant Manages His Course to Graduation
Zach Parker will graduate from the BYU Marriott School of Business’s business strategy program in December, but things haven’t always been so clear for Parker.
Volumes of Giving
Judy Garvin has given to Brigham Young University for at least 43 consecutive years. “I believe in giving back,” she says. “I don’t give a lot, but I know every little bit helps.”
BYU Working to Uncover How Media Affects Families
Project aims to understand the long-term effects of media on children.
BYU Gave Me a Chance
June Leifson says that her career goal of becoming a nurse was the result of more than a score of operations that introduced her to the field of medicine in a personal way.
Learning by Receiving and Giving
With her mother gone, Niederhauser, who is the youngest of five children, felt added pressure to cover her college education expenses herself.
Cougar Club Accelerates Growth and Success for BYU Athletes
“We wouldn’t be who or where we are as an athletic department without our donors,” says athletic director Tom Holmoe. “They are the team behind each one of our 21 teams.”
A Tipping Point for “Lunge-Free TV”
The last time BYU Broadcasting managing director Michael Dunn visited Europe, he practically had to beg for appointments with people in the television market there. But now ….
Warming Hearts and Gers
Mongolia has a massive air quality problem that poses a serious health risk, especially to children. Some engineering students tackled the life-and-death problem as part of their engineering Capstone project.
Academies Pull Back the Curtain and Raise BYU Law’s Profile
BYU Law student gets valuable mentoring opportunity in New York City, and may lead to opening new doors for the future.
From Malibu to Elk Ridge, Negotiation Competition Prepares Students for Service
Student takes lessons learned in law classes and is able to immediately help a small city find resolutions to problems while still attending school.
Student Seeks to Improve Learning with Technology
Sydney Boyer, an elementary education major, who researched how teachers integrate technology into curriculum to engage students in meaningful learning.
Bringing Wholeness to Victims of Civil War
Sierra Leone’s civil war left behind more than 27,000 amputees. Recent BYU students created an adjustable and affordable prosthetic socket for the veterans.
Be a Light On the Hill, BYU Broadcasting Director Inspires Knight Society Donors
Speaking to a group of Knight Society members (those who have included BYU in their estate planning) at their annual luncheon, Michael Dunn thanked the society as one of the groups responsible for the broadcast entity’s growth.
BYU Students Explore a New Reality
“As someone who wants to be a user experience designer, working in this lab has been an exciting challenge,” said Miah Dawes, one of the first students to take a class in BYU’s Mixed Reality Lab.
Striking a Balance Creates Joy - and Opportunity
Balancing nursing with tennis and her other love, music, has been a challenge, but one that has blessed Electra Cochran—and others in turn.
Battling Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotic-resistant bacteria infect two million Americans every year, causing at least 23,000 deaths.
Flutist Wins Top National Competition
BYU senior Catherine Boyack is one of the youngest performers to win the National Flute Association (NFA) Young Artist Competition.
Lighting Others' Smiles
After shadowing a dentist who specializes in dental care for low-income families, BYU senior Karen Membreño realized that she wants to be a part of the solution to this public health crisis.
Searching for a Cure in Russian
After learning about her family history of cancer, Emily Hoskins knew that she wanted to use her Russian and bioinformatics skills to find a cure.
Tackling Challenges on and off the Field
BYU scholarship makes playing football and competing academically in other areas a possibility.
Teaching the Teacher
BYU scholarships make it possible for Katelyn Woolley to focus on her passion for becoming a better teacher.
An Unheeded Warning That Led to a New Passion
Julianne Francisco is grateful she ignored advice to avoid ruining her GPA by taking her information systems course too early. She quickly discovered she’d found her professional passion.
Learning to Advocate for Underserved Communities
Brianna Rosier arrived at BYU dedicated to a future in public interest; she now enters her final year at law school with an idea of what her future holds.
Prevention Rather Than Treatment
After seeing people on her mission suffer from health problems, Naomi Rhondeau changed her major to find ways to help more people.
Heeding the Call Leads to Internship in China
Thanks to a scholarship, and research funding, BYU student Matthew Tyler became the first American to complete a genealogy internship in China.
All the Good We Will Do
BYU scholarships make it possible for Katelyn Woolley to focus on her passion for becoming a better teacher.
A Second (Unofficial) Degree
With a major in biochemistry, Dallin Green might not be the sort of student you’d expect to find operating cameras at BYU Broadcasting.
The Scholarship was Just the Beginning
Emily Strong took full advantage of BYU’s inspiring learning emphasis, taking part in three mentorships before graduation, each funded by donors.
Reaching for the Stars
Patrick Walton also wanted to explore space. Along with starting the BYU Rocketry Club, he took a special projects class from David Long, who helped him write a proposal for NASA that was accepted.
A Love of Service
After discovering a love of helping others on a mission to his homeland, William Pham pursued a career in service.
Dedicated to Innovation: Engineering Building Dedication Recap
BYU’s new Engineering Building and Engineering Research Lab were 100% funded by 17,000 generous donors.
Scholarship Helps Bryn Nelson “Learn the Healer’s Art”
Bryn Nelson always wanted to be a nurse. When her father died in a tragic accident her career goal took on a whole new dimension.
Kalani Sitake Inspires Knight Society
“You don’t realize how much power is in this room,” Sitake told the donors. “The sacrifices you make in time, in money, no matter how small, have the power to change lives.”
Becoming a Scientist Through Mentored Learning
Jordan Finnell started college skeptical of science but being mentored expanded his perspective and led him to degrees in neuroscience, biochemistry, and molecular biophysics.
King of the Beautifully Landscaped Hill - Again
Marco Crosland took the top spot this year - and last year - at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition. He is a landscape management student and a grateful beneficiary of your support.
Passionate Student Singlehandedly Revives and Revamps a Lost Tradition
Student's scholarship allows her to also focus on her passion for the arts, and bring back an event for thousands to enjoy.
What Do Research, Service and a Cello Have to Do with Cambridge University?
"Mentored research, service, and some skill with a cello have helped Anne Thomas receive the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Her mentored learning experience as a BYU student has propelled Anne to pursue a PhD in plant sciences at Cambridge this fall."
A BYU Fish Story
"You can only learn so much in the classroom, but here, we’re actually getting our hands dirty, says Professor Mark Belk."
BYU Broadcasting Jumpstarts Mentored Students in their Careers
Students are not only learning, but excelling in a mentored learning job environment. Employment at BYU Broadcasting adds experiential learning to what students are learning in class.
Encouraging Activity on the Front Lines
BYU student Kielee Wiser conducted research mentored by Professor Neil Peterson on the motivation provided by fitness trackers, including the Apple Watch.
Balancing and Stretching
Rachael Langston is studying to be a nurse as a mother of three who returned to school to finish her degree. She is grateful for the financial aid she has received through the BYU Alumni Association.
Inspiring Engineering
Video: BYU Engineering students design human-powered drill that provides clean water to those in need. These students felt inspired in their efforts and learned life-long lessons in the process.
True Blue Couple Supports Mentoring
Earl and Anita Woolley support BYU students in mentored research through a planned gift called Charitable Gift Annunity (CGA).
Unfolding Potential: BYU and Origami
Who would have ever thought that origami could save lives or help technology to reach outer space, but that's exactly what BYU students studying engineering are doing.
BYU: Fortified by Faith
As the Presiding Bishopric, we have seen kindness and charity throughout the world. We are grateful to participate with you in the Lord’s work. You support many good causes, and we thank you for your kind donations to Brigham Young University.
That A-ha Moment
At BYU, Allyson studied how students have mathematical epiphanies; now, she’s making them happen.
Seeing the Impact
One question and two classes is all it took to change one student's major before he had a mentored student learning opportunity at BYU to try and solve the mystery of Australia’s Veevers Crater.
The Magic Behind the Scenes
Most kids who go to Disneyland get swept up in the magic, but Bradlee Hager couldn’t help wondering what was going on behind the scenes.
Bringing It All Together
The end goal of a BYU education, James Lee says, is to give students chances to apply what they’ve learned. For him, that happened at the Simmons Center for Cancer Research.
Research Help Reduce Falls, Lifts Nursing Student
Recent graduate Megan Parrr works as a nurse in the emergency room at Utah Valley Hospital. She had opportunities to conduct research as a nursing student. “Being involved in research really enhanced the broad spectrum of my education and helped me realize the importance of an evidence-based practice and how it helps create safety,” she says.
Finding and Feeding a Passion
Amy Briggs finds her passion in mechanical engineering after bouncing around several majors at BYU-Idaho and then BYU. Her mentored learning opportunity then helped her towards her final career choice.
Amazing Undergrad Studies How Your Brain Affects Your Marriage
Despite a schedule that includes balancing an aggressive course load in neuroscience, a double minor in psychology and theatre arts studies, managing a research lab and teaching a fine arts class at a boarding school for teenage boys with developmental disabilities, BYU neuroscience student Erin Kaseda still manages to conduct cutting-edge research that wins international awards.
BYU Students’ Create Low-Cost Socket for Amputees in Africa
BYU engineering students have teamed with the nonprofit Engage Now Africa (ENA) to create a socket for above-knee amputees that fits neatly into prosthetics made available by the International Red Cross.
Education Student Researching the Role of Technology in Classrooms
Electronics mean that teachers have to compete for students’ attention like never before. Sydney Boyer, an elementary education student, observed teachers integrating technology into their lessons. She saw firsthand the struggles that teachers face in navigating this new world.
Politics, Women, and Cell Phones: Student Research in Tanzania
Learn about student research to improve the socioeconomic status of women in developing countries.
Of Bills and Trials
What did you do last summer? In 2015 BYU Law School student Brooke Ellis filed a bill in Congress.
Cultivating a Giving Heart
Video: Michelle Call was inspired to give by other donors who gave even when they didn’t have much to give. As an undergraduate food science student at BYU, she heard a story about Jon Huntsman, Sr., who, donated money to those in need long before he became wealthy. Call realized then that giving is not about how much money you have; it’s about cultivating a giving heart.
BYU Students Stand Tall at the UN
Two BYU students win an international essay competition and address the United Nations in Arabic.
A Personal Quest
Jenny Pattison’s story came full circle from what started with her dad getting cancer, to her fellowship at the BYU Simmons Center for Cancer Research. She has found a way to turn her tragedy into something that could someday bless other families like hers.
GivingCougsDay was a Success!
Unbelievable. In our first Giving Cougsday ever, nearly 1,000 BYU cougs donated $138,912—more than quadruple the goal of $30,000! Every dollar will help to make a tremendous difference for BYU students through scholarships, mentorships, internships, and much more.
The Heart of Mentoring
A team of healthcare professionals and BYU students traveled to Samoa to help children and families understand a deadly illness: rheumatic heart disease. Amid beautiful people and a tropical paradise, the students learned and taught lessons that forever changed their lives.
Cougars, Is Giving in Your Plans?
As fundraising professionals on the Philanthropies Gift Planning Services team, Wes Mashburn and his team help people set up donations to BYU that involve more than writing a check or giving online. “We help people accomplish what they want to do with their resources," says Mashburn.
A Legacy of Joy
Remember how hard it was to pay for college? Your gift to BYU can help a student make up the difference when their savings fall short.
Paying It Forward
Brian and Linda both felt blessed to have received scholarships when they attended BYU 27 years ago. “After experiencing BYU and knowing how much we gained in all areas of our lives from being here, we choose to give to BYU,” Linda says. “We feel very strongly about the power of education.”
What "We The People" Meant
Union, justice, tranquility, defence [sic], welfare, and liberty are words in the preamble of the Constitution of the United States. Their meanings may seem clear to you today, but do you know how they were used in 1787 when the document was written? And does a change in meaning really matter?
Addiction Behind the Scenes
Opioid overdose kills more people every month in the state of Utah than car crashes or homicides. David Matthews, a neuroscience student, has made it his life goal to help people overcome addiction.
Caring for the Poor and Needy
A scholarship has made it possible for Moses Khombe to attend BYU so he can return to Malawi and bless the lives of others. He says, "My BYU training has helped me understand how to treat and help each and every person.”
A Borrowed Book, a Changed Life
Donovan Gregory is now back at BYU studying in the College of Humanities and working toward a minor in Biblical Hebrew. None of this would have been possible if it weren’t for his BYU needs-based scholarship.
Treadmill takes Mentored Student to Grad School
Kaylie Carbine is grateful for the professors with whom she worked and for the mentored learning she received as an undergraduate student. “The mentoring I have received has helped me launch innovative research ideas and design projects and carry them through publication ...."
Risk Rewarded with Job
For Jessica Harris, a Marriott School of Management student, it’s hard to imagine a better introduction to the business world than her internship with Goldman Sachs at the global financial giant’s Salt Lake City offices this past summer.
Collaboratively Changing the World
"In one of our projects we partnered with a world-renowned nonprofit that has developed a program called Poverty Stoplight. It provides a tool to identify what will help people get themselves out of poverty." - Scott James, College of Fine Arts and Communications student
Superpower Superheroes
From an underground lab on campus, a team of students and faculty mentors, including undergraduate Stephen Erickson, discovered how to harvest more energy from the sun
The Sobering Work of Righting Wrongful Convictions
BYU Law School student James Egan recently finished his yearlong fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center (RMIC), an organization that works to prevent and correct wrongful convictions.
Research Roadblock Helps Unlock Mysteries
Rebecca Plimpton says that being mentored has increased the relevancy of her education. “Hands-on training from faculty shaped my career desires and gave me the confidence and skills I needed to succeed as a grad student,” she says.
Overachiever Undergrad Publishes Fourth Article
Thanks to BYU’s mentoring program, it’s become almost commonplace for undergraduates to be published in peer-reviewed journals. But for College of Engineering and Technology senior Anthony Bennett, becoming an author once just wasn’t enough.
Outsmarting Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
MRSA is bad news; it’s a nasty bacterial infection and it can cause serious disease and death. Senior molecular biology major Jacob Hatch knows MRSA as the infection that took his dad’s leg. Now Hatch is exacting revenge on the bacteria.
Learning That Makes a Difference
Brent Adams, director of the BYU Center for Animation told members of the Jesse and Amanda Knight Society that BYU students are making a difference in the media industry. “[BYU students’] goodness and high moral standards defy stereotypes and ultimately contribute to their success,” he said.
Read—and Watch—All About It!
Weaving a rich narrative of an ancient Peruvian culture that survives atop man-made islands formed of reeds, BYU communications student Donovan Baltich was recently named a top finalist in a national journalism competition.
Engineering a Better World: New Building on the Rise
With students, faculty, and supporters gathered, President Kevin J Worthen marked the start of construction for a new engineering building at Brigham Young University. He spoke of how campus’s newest structure would help create a better future for students, families, and communities
More than Education
Crystal Montgomery dreamed of being an English teacher but never thought she could afford to go to college. “I was overjoyed when I read the email informing me that I had been awarded a BYU scholarship,” she remembers. Read more of Crystal’s story and a thank-you letter she wrote to those who made her BYU education a dream come true.
Of Needles and Haystacks
Imagine looking for a handful of mixed-up genes out of a pool of 3.2 billion - all with the goal of curing a rare genetic disease. Thanks to a donor-funded mentorship, that’s precisely what Lyndsay Staley did as an undergraduate at BYU.
Of Muscles and Mentoring
Why do your muscles get sore after the first or second workout but not after the fourth or fifth? A group of BYU exercise science students set out to answer that question. Mentored by Professor Robert Hyldahl, student Amanda Gier suggested they look at the role of T-cells.
Student from Japan Lives Lifelong Dream at BYU
A new scholarship honors the Ito brothers, whose cheerful perseverance has inspired many.
Marriott Center Annex to Rise
“Our men’s and women’s basketball teams have been very successful, and this new facility will certainly enhance both programs,” says Tom Holmoe, BYU’s athletic director. “We would like to express our appreciation to the BYU administration, the board of trustees, and the many donors who have made this project a reality - particularly Ruth and Rex Maughan who made a generous lead gift.”
Jim and Sandy Cook: Blessed to Give
For Jim and Sandy Cook, giving to Brigham Young University has meant receiving innumerable blessings. “We can’t get ahead of the Lord,” says Jim. “Whatever we give, it feels like He gives us more in return. It is unbelievable. For us, giving is not about getting credit for the gift; it’s about the good that happens in other people’s lives.”
College of Humanities Celebrates 50 Years
If you attended BYU within the past 50 years you almost certainly enrolled in some humanities class. Through that class, and in many other ways since then, you are a participant in the broader human conversation. The College of Humanities is a nexus of giving, a place where we learn and grow through varied conversations. Thank you for your generosity in all its forms - for all you contribute to the ongoing human conversation.
BYU's New Engineering Building: Ready, Set, Go!
When this building is complete, we believe it will positively benefit students, faculty, and ultimately the world,” said President Worthen. “Thanks to you and other generous alumni and friends, we’re now in a position to move forward."
Code Blue
It’s one thing to face a life-or-death situation in the classroom with a dummy; it’s something else to be in there in a hospital room with a real patient.
Chad Lewis: Help Others with the Climb
Speaking to the group of Knight Society members (those who have included BYU in their estate planning), Chad Lewis compared an experience he had climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to their own contributions to BYU students.
Blessed or Lucky
With a little help from generous donors like you, MPA student Ikaika Kim is discovering his calling.
Student Discovery May Lead to Lower Doses of Chemotherapy
BYU chemists found a protein switch that activates resistance. The discovery opens the door for medications that will make tumors more sensitive to chemotherapy.
A Place to Dream
Video: The new engineering building at Brigham Young University is not just a building. It’s a promise to every child with a dream of doing something to make the world better, that there will be a place to help those dreams come true.
Student Innovation is Providing Life-Sustaining Oxygen for Newborns
Video: How You - Plus a New 1:1 Match - Equals Student Innovation at BYU
Living an Exhausting, Exhilarating Life
Kari Durrant thrives on improving the quality of life for others.
Her Scholarship was Truly a Matter of the Heart
Meredith Taylor feels doubly blessed.
The “Springboard Scholarship”
BYU scholarship springboards single mother to security, success.
Turning Cancer Cell’s Best Friend into Worst Enemy
BYU doctoral student’s research gets world-class attention.
Longing to Bless
Caring for an ailing sister shaped Celeste Wouden’s desire to learn the healer’s art.
Finally, the Miracles Mounted
From farming radishes to entering a doctorate program, Felix Jimenez scaled his Andes-like challenges with faith.
Leading the Charge to Better Understand the World’s Largest Population
Brittany Strobelt excels as the only English major in the Chinese Flagship program.
Influencing the Masses, One Outlandish Hairstyle at a Time
Little did Stacey Harkey fathom the force for good that BYU would have on his talents.
Going to BYU Was an Impossible Dream, Until . . .
With her family struggling to support 12 adopted Russian siblings, Annette Fairbanks thought her window to attend BYU had closed.
BYU Athletes are in a Service League All their Own
The highest profile athletes are also the most eager to serve.
Queen of the King of Instruments
On a quest to improve music in the Church one organist at a time.
Leaders with a Vision, Who Knew How to Use It
Erika Nash and Brandon Beck centered their leadership on connecting students with chances to serve.
2014 BYU President’s Award Winner: Ruth Brasher
Video: Former teacher at BYU honored at annual dinner.
2014 BYU President’s Award Winner: Margaret Pope
Video: Long life of faith and philanthropy recognized at annual dinner.
Art Student at BYU Earns National Distinction
Video: Thanks to her, children are more likely to be reading books.
BYU's Engineering Dynamic Duo
Video: First they made each other happy. Now they’re engineering ways to make others happy.
BYU Receives Generous Gift from ExxonMobil Foundation
Donation will help prepare future employees who match the oil giant’s quality and integrity.
Saved by a Moral Compass and Hands That Reached Across Two States
When life was spiraling out of control, Jerad Todacheenie was welcomed into a safer place.
BYU’s Most Generous Donors Share Wealth of Knowledge
Best and brightest of BYU get up-close, firsthand instruction from successful graduates.
Texas Surgeon Goes Baroque with Gift to BYU School of Music
Ensemble is no cookie-cutter musical group
BYU Students Turn Smart Devices into Testimony-Building Time Machines
Learn the gospel by virtually walking the ancient dusty streets of Jerusalem.
Finding a Target for Tumor Suppression
Brigham Young University scientists recently stumbled onto a potential tumor suppressor with an especially ominous name: Programmed Cell Death Protein 5 (aka PDCD5). What they found opens a new avenue for cancer researchers. See why their research paper stands out.
Erica Owens: Keeping Goals on and off the Soccer Field
Owens is especially grateful to the Lunds for making her dream a reality. “If it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be where I am now. They are inspiring to me. I’ve been the recipient of their generosity, and I want to do that for other people. I want to give back to BYU.”
An Act of Generosity Changed Their Family Forever
“Knowing this family, hearing their story, and seeing the joy that they freely shared turned on a light for us,” says Roy. “This example of anonymous kindness inspired us to regularly give in a similar fashion. Giving to others has been fun for us and a blessing for our family.”
Students Learn the Art and Skill of Collaboration
For student Vanessa Burnett and graduate Kelsie Moore, the Laycock Center for Creative Collaboration in the College of Fine Arts and Communications has proven to be a “sacred gift.”
To Give, or Not to Give, That Was My Question
Video: When Brian arrived at BYU every penny mattered to him. See how he reacted one day when He was walking across campus and was bombarded by requests from volunteers to participate in BYU’s Choose to Give campaign for students.
Students Discover Higher Purpose While Reinventing the Wheel
Video: Amy and Charles Wood traveled to Peru as part of an engineering project team. There they identified the need for a simple cart. Their design uses a single sheet of plywood and four bolts.
Overcome: Donors Make Alyssa's Dream Come True
Video: "How do you thank someone you've never met for making your dreams come true?" Alyssa Jacques was able to overcome the limitations of her world and realize her dreams with the help of generous donors, enabling her to attend Brigham Young University.
BYU Nursing Students Excel at National Exam
The nursing program at Brigham Young University succeeds in part due to donations from people like you. In addition to the donor-funded scholarships available in the nursing program, nurses are also greatly benefited by the mentored learning opportunities that are also provided by donors.
Scholarship and Study in China Advance Young Father’s Education
Thanks to scholarship money, the senior from Troy, Michigan, could focus on school, family, and church. In the process he feels that his education was not merely advanced but was accelerated and enriched.
Scholarship Allows Mother of Teens to Return and Finish Degree
Thanks to a donor-funded scholarship available for nontraditional students, Stephanie Johnson found the answer to her tuition question. I am so grateful for those who allowed me to pursue my talents. With my degree I can make a significant difference.
BYUtv Uplifting Entertainment
In January 2000, BYU launched its own TV channel: BYUtv. Its vision was to provide uplifting and entertaining programming that enables its viewers to see the good in the world. Today, BYUtv is carried by DirecTV, DISH Network and almost 877 cable television providers nationwide.
You Are the Reason Why ‘I Am the Y’
Video: BYU students whose character and scholarship exemplify the spirit of BYU tell how their education was enhanced and accelerated because of the goodness of others.
Why Jim and Sandy Cook Put Their Trust in BYU
There is a way to secure the blessings you enjoyed at BYU for future generations. Leave a legacy. Take a moment to learn of the Knight Society and consider the blessings of being generous.
Brilliant Class Project Turns Into Advertising Gold, Earns National ADDY
Video: BYU students have an impressive track record for garnering awards in the area of film making as in other areas. This reputation for quality work, along with the experience gained by the students before graduation, helps immensely when they seek employment in the film industry.
BYU Animators Take Home First-Place 'Student Emmy' for Estefan
Video: Recent animation grad Lauren Taylor will add to the well-stocked BYU Center for Animation trophy case after winning first place in the animation category last weekend for Estefan at the 34th College Television Awards.
Supermileage Vehicle is All About the MPG, Not the MPH
Video: Students have built a car that needs only one gallon of fuel to travel roughly the distance from Utah to Michigan, which just happens to be the place they competed this month at the SAE Supermileage Competition.
When Hollywood Wants Good, Clean Fun, It Goes to Mormon Country
The New York Times has published an article on the BYU animation program
Tweet that Stuffy Nose
Research from Brigham Young University says posts on Twitter could actually be helpful to health officials looking for a head start on disease outbreaks. BYU undergraduate Kesler Tanner is a co-author on the study. He also wrote the code to obtain the data from Twitter.
The Untold Story of "Silent Night"
A new movie produced by BYUtv recounts how a Christmas lullaby of peace, love, and hope stemmed from a setting of strife, enmity, and spite.
Discovery Opens Door for Better Way of Making Medicine
To make most medicines, metals like copper are needed for a critical chemical reaction.
Bless a BYU student, have a Signature Experience
Video: Every year thousands of high school graduates burst with excitement at the prospects of attending Brigham Young University. For most, it’s a dream come true. For some, there’s a moment of dread. They worry about paying for their higher education. So often, it’s the goodness of others — those who are farther down the road — who reinvest in the next generation.
It's All in the Family
Video: The Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University is a community of family history scholars–faculty, students, and volunteers–working and learning together to fulfill our mission.
BYU Student Signature Scholarship Testimonial
Video: Every year thousands of high school graduates burst with excitement at the prospects of attending Brigham Young University. They worry about paying for their higher education. So often, it’s the goodness of others - those who are farther down the road - who reinvest in the next generation.
The Roots of Generosity
Video: Jack and Mary Lois Wheatley have a legacy of generosity to Brigham Young University. Their commitment to BYU and the Church has led to an enriched landscape on campus. Watch them speak about BYU and read more about their story.
Foundation in Texas Donates 11 Minerva Teichert Paintings to BYU Museum of Art
Minerva Teichert was a preeminent LDS artist who was very comfortable on the farm. With the day’s chores complete, she’d pick up a brush and paint stunning murals on large canvases hung on the wall — sometimes until late into the night. In the 1940s, her artwork caught the attention of Texas businessman H.J. Stark who acquired at least 15 of her works. In a ceremony at the Museum of Art on Dec. 7, representatives of the Stark Foundation presented BYU with 11 of those original paintings.
Your Legacy Lives on Through Me
When asked what she would say to convince potential donors to consider investing in BYU, its faculty, and its students, Kalli says it’s simple: “Your gift will change a life for good.” Because of your gift, I strive to be better — a better student, a better friend, a better sister, a better daughter
"You Have Helped Me Expand My Mind and Interests"
Because of generous donations, Sara Ehlert was able to commit more completely to her study of why and how things work. As a result, she's pursuing a PhD in electrical engineering.
"At BYU I Learned that the Lord Wants Us to Succeed"
As the recipient of donor generosity, Jaclyn Coleman will serve a mission to Guatemala as a nursing specialist. She plans to live her life giving to others.
"You Saved My Life by Helping Me Develop My Talents"
Mo Lee had little hope of a higher education in Taipei, Taiwan. After joining the Church at age 14, she learned that she could pursue her passion for genetic research in BYU's stellar molecular biology department. Her mentored learning program in the College of Life Sciences opened doors to a PhD program.
BYU Honored for Improving Learning and Teaching in Home and Community
BYU's effort to help school districts improve teaching and learning draws attention as the "best example … in the nation."
"Without this scholarship, I wouldn’t be in school"
Robert Safsten had many things, including a wonderful life growing up in the great out-of-doors near Lewiston, Idaho. What he didn't have was a way to fund his education, until Kurt and Kim Wheeler believed in him.
"I Have Been Richly Blessed by the Generosity of Others"
Brady Hodges gave up a scholarship at another university for the spiritual opportunities of BYU. In the process, he studied behaviors, cultures, and languages; experiences he now plans to employ in the blessing of others.
"I wanted a Field with a lot of Opportunities to Serve"
Generous donors helped fuel Spencer Cahoon's passion for service and research. Findings from his undergraduate research were published in "Journal of School Nursing." After graduation he'll pursue a nursing career.
BYU Broadcasting Creating Wholesome Content for Worldwide Audience
Original programing created by BYU Broadcasting in its new state-of-the-art building is helping viewers to see, do, and be the good in the world. Viewership around the world has grown to now merit tracking in the TV rating system.
Andy Thorne Finds a Unique Opportunity at BYU
Video: Undergraduate research at BYU opens doors usually reserved for graduate students.
Scholarship Helps Dominican Woman Excel in Construction Management
Video: Can a BYU dancer change lives in the struggling economy of her native country?
Planned Giving
Video: Wes Mashburn talks about planned giving and the new tax laws.
BYU’s Record-breaking Miler Begins the Race of Life
Video: Miles Batty's grade point and time in the mile run are nearly identical. Find out what this record holder dreams of accomplishing after his racing days are over.
BYU Formula Hybrid Race Car Speeds to First at International Competition
Student participation in many College of Engineering projects, such as the BYU formula hybrid race car, provides valuable mentored learning experiences often supported by donors like you.
Scholarships at BYU Help Student Treasure Educational Experience
Video: BYU helped Rachel Buck to gain talents and abilities that she will use to make the world a better place.
Mentorships at BYU Breed Success
Video: Nick Bishop's mentored research at BYU has helped prepare him for an MD/PhD program at the University of Colorado.
Atmit’s BYU Connection
What happens when you combine an infant specialist with a fortification scientist? You get a new and improved formula for Atmit.
BYU Employees Bless Student Workers
BYU Physical Facilities decided to offer their staff an opportunity to designate Employee Giving contributions for scholarships that would go to students working within the division. The result? Not only did the overall employee participation increase by 5 percent this past year, the donations provided 10 new $1,000 scholarships for students.
Discover BYU’s Genealogical Gold Mine
A BYU center has become a productive pipeline for genealogical research.
BYU Courses Inspire Students
Video: Jasmine always dreamed of attending BYU. But she found that her quest to strengthen families changed academia from just something she did to something that became a part of her.
Mary Richards - BYU Graduate
Video: A teenage dream of broadcast journalism turned into a reality for a hard-working BYU student from Missouri.
BYU Lessons Bring Success at Harvard
BYU graduates go to Harvard for graduate programs, excel in their academic programs, and excel in the contributions they make to the community.
Tender Mercies
Video: The Y gave Emilie the spiritual basis she needed to serve a mission, get a job, and start a family.
Life in Abundance
Missouri teen sacrifices much to get into BYU. She is rewarded with a coveted mentored learning experience.
Capturing the Light
Video: A talented BYU student develops a profitable business in her major field long before she graduates.
Scholarships Fund Student's Amazing Research
Video: Though it began as a science fair project involving a shiny Brazilian beetle, Lauren Richey’s research may advance the pursuit of ultra-fast computers that manipulate light rather than electricity.
Knight Society
Members of BYU’s Jesse and Amanda Knight Society enjoyed lunch on campus recently. Read how you can join by having BYU in your will or estate plan.
Athletes Winning Off the Field
Behind-the-scenes empathy and charity develop into a cherished BYU football legacy called Thursday’s Heroes.”
Arizona couple put a Samoan football star on the field and in the classroom
Being big-time BYU fans—the Maughans attend every BYU game they can—Rex and Ruth decided to donate an annual $12,000 scholarship so a Polynesian athlete could attend school and play football at Brigham Young University.
BYU - Human Powered Water Well Drill
Video: BYU student engineers build human-powered drill for clean water in developing nations. In addition to numerous health benefits, supplying a means for clean water will save villagers hours each day.
BYU - Seeing the World
Video: Frederick Axelgard dreamed of studying abroad and pursuing an international internship to further his educational goals. He had no idea he would also find his wife in his travels. BYU scholarships made it all possible.
Giving in steps
Allie Edgington is a BYU student with a story that has a way of dancing deeply into your heart. It has mine.
BYU - A Sower Went Forth to Sow
Video: Four students express their feelings about the spiritual environment at BYU and how the gospel enhances their critical thinking about education.
Future educator ready to teach math and life skills
Danielle Mendel can’t get enough of classrooms. Fresh from earning a double degree in mathematics education and history education, Mendel is excited to be a teacher and “give students the tools they need to succeed.”
Law Student Found Meaning Assisting AIDS Orphans
Most law students think of a business suit as their future uniform. Trading it for a T-shirt wasn’t Tyler Lake’s intention, but he did just that. As a first-year student at the J. Reuben Clark Law School, he fulfilled an externship in Uganda, where he advocated for children orphaned by AIDS.
BYU Hybrid Racecar 2nd in International Race
A hybrid formula racecar designed and built by BYU engineering undergraduates in BYU’s two-semester Capstone course finished second in an international competition at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Scholarships Helped Art History Student Graduate
A classical piano composer and arranger, Renaissance man Tanner Young is driven by beauty for beauty’s sake.
Russophile Well Served by BYU's World-Size Campus
Grant Newman found what he wasn’t looking for in Russia. “Only by filling an internship was I able to see a connection between what I was currently doing in my university studies and what I wanted to be doing in my life."