BYU’s Positive Momentum
As we near Brigham Young University’s sesquicentennial, our campus is charged with becoming “a Christ-centered, prophetically directed university of prophecy.” We have come a long way in nearly 150 years.
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Running the Track, Classroom, and Boardroom
December 2024
Before graduating and becoming an elementary school teacher, Brenna Porter set a BYU record in the 400-meter hurdles. She returned to BYU two and a half years later, ready to use the experience she gained as an elite athlete and an educator to take her career in an entirely new direction.
“It was a combination of wanting to learn and being inspired by powerful women in my inner circle who empowered me to go to BYU for an MBA,” Porter says.
Porter was surprised to discover that her skills as a schoolteacher transferred well to the world of business. “I had a lot of impostor syndrome coming in,” she says. “But I realized that there is so much that you do in a classroom that is directly related to business, especially the soft skills.”
In the program, Porter worked on Cougar Capital (a student-led venture capital firm) and oversaw the first-ever BYU-hosted Faith and Belief at Work Case Competition. After graduation, she landed a job in business development for a tech company.
Earning a BYU Marriott MBA degree stretched her capacity in many ways. “There’s no way to come out of it unchanged,” says Porter.
President's Report Stories
Orchestrating “Awe and Wonder”
Alana Portzline needed one final capstone experience—to record a full orchestra playing her original composition. But doing so would require some travel.
Scripting Uplifting TV
With a nearly three-to-one ratio between students and full-time employees, BYU Broadcasting gives students a wealth of opportunities for hands-on, real-world training in media and entertainment.
Building Language Empathy
With only six weeks left on her mission in Salem, Oregon, Rachel Edmunds was asked to serve in a Spanish-speaking area. It was an eye-opening experience.
Crick or Creek? Studying the Utah Accent
Savannah Jepson conducted a study of accents in Lapoint, Utah. “I’m the only linguist I know of that has conducted sociolinguistic research in the Uintah Basin.”
From Soldier to Shepherd
Since middle school, Thomas Garsnett dreamed of a career in the military. He envisioned himself “knocking down doors and blowing things up.” Something changed.
Advocating for Neurodivergent Patients
Nursing student Gabby Sutton-Clark has made it her purpose to assist the often-underserved community of neurodiverse patients.
Field of Data Dreams
“During my freshman year, one of my professors mentioned that working in baseball and statistics would be an option for me. Until that point, I didn’t even know that type of career path existed.”
Student Reporters Share Faith-Focused Olympic Coverage
A group of 18 journalism students and 2 professors traveled to Paris to cover the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Running the Track, Classroom, and Boardroom
Before graduating and becoming an elementary school teacher, Brenna Porter set a BYU record in the400-meter hurdles.
Couple’s Love for BYU Is On Display
David and Debra Gehris have miraculous and unlikely BYU stories, beginning with their religious upbringing.
Becoming BYU: Strengthen the Student Experience
Students come to Brigham Young University seeking a unique collegiate experience. And no other university has the same expectation for a commitment to excellence alongside a mission to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
BYU Students Set Record at 2,340 MPG
Imagine traveling 2,340 miles on one gallon of gas. For the BYU Supermileage Team, that’s not a hypothetical.
BYU's Latest Truman Scholar
Jane Drinkwater exemplifies BYU’s aim to prepare students for “lifelong learning and service.”
Academies Program Leading to Litigation Law
Jessica Dofelmire, a rising 2L and first-generation college student, became interested in litigation law. She was able to further explore this field during the academies program. She is excited to expand her professional network and be a resource for future law students.
Researching the Effects of Air Pollution in Nepal
An interdisciplinary BYU research team traveled to Nepal to measure brick workers’ exposure to pollutants and to assess their respiratory health.