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How does Pathway change lives? It goes beyond books and grades. It provides hopes for a better future.
Your Donations Make a Difference
Student from Japan Lives Lifelong Dream at BYU
A new scholarship honors the Ito brothers, whose cheerful perseverance has inspired many.
2015 Donations Advance the Mission of BYU
In a Good Place
When you donate to BYU-Idaho’s scholarship funds, you make the blessings of a Church education available to more students - like Martina Thomas.
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.
Your Scholarship Donation Helps Students Like Me Realize their Potential
“My classes at LDSBC give me hands-on learning. LDSBC has also helped me to learn how to turn my fears of the future into faith by working diligently and trusting the Lord. As I have done this, my worries have gone away. Receiving the LeGrand Richards Service Scholarship for recently returned missionaries at LDS Business College was beyond my wildest dreams.”
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.”
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."
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 or Mission? Colin Knew He Couldn’t Afford Both
Colin had been saving for college for some time. However, when Colin’s bishop asked him to serve a mission, he knew he could afford one or the other – not both.
Church Members Encouraged to Assist Refugees
The First Presidency, the Church’s highest governing body, stated, “It is with great concern and compassion that we observe the plight of the millions of people around the world who have fled their homes seeking relief from civil conflict and other hardships."
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.
Help Others with the Climb: Athletics' Chad Lewis Inspires Knight Society Members
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.
Hard Work and Testimony Help Grades Improve
When Karin Rice became a single mother with four small children, her feelings of self-worth hit rock bottom. For the first time since becoming a mother, she found she needed to work. With only a high school education, she knew she would not be able to support her family. “I prayed very sincerely about what I should do,” said Karin. “I soon realized the Lord wanted me to be in school.”
Give Everyone a Chance to Succeed
Jordan was attracted to BYU-Idaho to pursue both a temporal and spiritual education. “My education here has helped me in many ways,” he said. “I have been trained to be successful in everything I pursue by adhering to principles of honesty and integrity.”
Faith and Work Benefit Utah Student
Most high school seniors would jump at the opportunity to get a college education, especially if they could do so on scholarship. Shawnee Lubeck felt incredibly blessed when she received not one, but two full-ride scholarships from two different institutions. So what did she do? She turned them both down and decided to attend BYU-Idaho instead.
Major Earthquake Strikes Nepal
The humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is determining how it can best help to relieve the suffering.
Missionaries to Fly Aid to Vanuatu Disaster Region
The Vanuatu Port Vila Mission President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Larry Brewer, made contact with missionary leaders on the island of Tanna. The missionary leaders confirmed that all 11 missionaries on Tanna are accounted for and safe.
A Father's Example, A Son's Dream
While growing up in a hard-working family on a small island in Tonga, Fehi saw his father working constantly as a fisherman to support his family. Fehi wanted an education, but getting one seemed to be out of reach. Learn how donations from friends like you helped this grateful young man come to BYU-Hawaii.
With Your Help, He Found His Way
Sebastian Alewa joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Papua New Guinea 14 years ago. He started a new journey that day - one that led him to BYU-Hawaii and will take him back home, educated and ready to bless his country. Read more about Sebastian and how BYU-Hawaii’s IWORK program helped him prepare for his future.
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.
Student Innovation is Providing Life-Sustaining Oxygen for Newborns
How You - Plus a New 1:1 Match - Equals Student Innovation at BYU
Strumming a New Chord
Third in a three-part series: Pathway in Monterrey gave Lehi Santana a new perspective and a new dream to conquer.
Pathway Brings New Hope, New Skills
First in a three-part series: On a Thursday night last April, the meeting house gym in Monterrey, Mexico was lined with tables and chairs for 67 very important guests: students hoping to register for their first Pathway semester.
Turning Cancer Cell’s Best Friend into Worst Enemy
BYU doctoral student’s research gets world-class attention.
Pathway Spirit a Plus for Bianka Martinez
Second in a three-part series: The personalized attention and focused curriculum of Pathway helped Bianka Martinez feel valued and land a better job.
LDS Church's Humanitarian Efforts Honored in Bolivia
La Paz’s Departmental Legislative Assembly recently honored the Church for its ongoing tradition of charitable service both in the city and across the entire Andean nation. The award lauded the Church and its members “as an institution and living example of valued humanitarian aid.”
Living an Exhausting, Exhilarating Life
Kari Durrant thrives on improving the quality of life for others.
The “Springboard Scholarship”
BYU scholarship springboards single mother to security, success.
Her Scholarship was Truly a Matter of the Heart
Meredith Taylor feels doubly blessed.
Queen of the King of Instruments
On a quest to improve music in the Church one organist at a time.
Leading the Charge to Better Understand the World’s Largest Population
Brittany Strobelt excels as the only English major in the Chinese Flagship program.
Finally, the Miracles Mounted
From farming radishes to entering a doctorate program, Felix Jimenez scaled his Andes-like challenges with faith.
A Niggling Feeling that the Lord Expected More
Contrary to conventional wisdom, David Decker felt to embark on a new educational adventure.
Longing to Bless
Caring for an ailing sister shaped Celeste Wouden’s desire to learn the healer’s art.
Creative Future Burns Bright for Graduate
Former scholarship recipient Andrea Bradley took skills gained at BYU-Idaho south of the border to bless numerous lives.
BYU Athletes are in a Service League All their Own
The highest profile athletes are also the most eager to serve.
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.
Scholarships Help Couple Share the Spirit
Couple plans to use their educational skills to bless the lives of others… at home and in the classroom.
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.
‘We’ve Gotten Through It - That’s What We Do’
When life changed suddenly, education became the obvious answer.
Pathway Helps Construction Worker Build New Life
Higher education is available and affordable to those who feel that college has passed them by.
BYU Receives Generous Gift from ExxonMobil Foundation
Donation will help prepare future employees who match the oil giant’s quality and integrity.
Phone Call Sets Wheels of Generosity in Motion, Sending Computers to Romania
When foster children in Romania needed computers, a graduate of LDS Business College turned to her alma mater, which then turned to another alum.
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.
Discovering “Genuine Gold” in Mongolia and the Miraculous Refining Process that Followed
Hundreds of miles away from her home in Ulaanbaatar, Buyanerdene Chimedregzen shouted aloud with joy when she received news of her acceptance to Brigham Young University-Hawaii. Her three long, grueling years of studying English through the university’s online program were paying off: her dream of studying at BYU-Hawaii had finally come true.
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
Church Provides Furniture to Utah Ronald McDonald House
Humanitarian outreach by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is benefiting many people throughout the country through dozens of non-profit organizations in Utah and surrounding states.
Students Speak for Themselves: Cameron DeWitt
A love for exactness and orderliness of numbers leads to a love of serving.
BYU Students Turn Smart Devices into Testimony-Building Time Machines
Learn the gospel by virtually walking the ancient dusty streets of Jerusalem.
New Fox Society Leaders Find Something ‘Magical’ About LDS Business College
At the small school that’s doing great things and stirring big dreams, Bromleys lead charge for additional planned gift donors.
Students Speak for Themselves: Erin Cohen
When reality hit like a ton of bricks, she knew it was time to get serious about life.
Student Inspires with Passion for Pantone and Pixels
Hard work and prayers led Kimberly Turnbow to BYU-Idaho to pursue her creative dream in graphic design. Her scholarships have not only helped her afford a computer, software, and art supplies, they have also made her more determined to make the generosity of others worth their investment in her.
Returned Missionaries Develop Business Savvy at LDS Business College
How a two-year education prepares two energetic, personable young men for next phase of life.
Disabled Women Designers Event Honors Graduates and Showcases Talents
The theme of this event was “The Other Side of Me,” and was held not only to honor the disabled graduates, but to showcase the skills and talents they have developed despite their disabilities.
Caring for the One
LDS Business College recently drew national attention for its effectiveness in mentoring at-risk students. The institution received two of the eight awards given as a Model of Efficiency.
Fine Arts Student Embraces Life to Its Fullest
“My art scholarship pushed me to always do my best work,” said Erica Rascon (Houston, Texas). “We can have incredible experiences if we show the initiative. Through just living, learning and experiencing, I have made amazing discoveries about myself. I now have a better feel for how I can make my greatest contributions to the world.”
Pathway to open 100th domestic site in Rexburg
Pathway's 100th domestic site will open in Rexburg this April.
Mormon Volunteers Building Homes for Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Several months after a devastating typhoon struck the Philippines, relief efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) continue in some of the hardest hit areas of the country.
Mormon Representatives Discuss Church Humanitarian Efforts at the United Nations
Representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed the role of the Church’s global humanitarian outreach efforts at a meeting at the United Nations in New York City on 27 February 2014. The gathering was part of the Focus on Faith series of the Nongovernmental Organizations (NGO) Relations and Advocacy Section of the U.N.’s Department of Public Information (DPI).
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.
Mormons Bring Fresh Water to Fiji Village
"The daily 200-metre walk to fetch water will now be over for residents of Vacunimata after a new 10,000-litre water tank was installed in the settlement," reports the Fiji Times this week.
March 1 is International Wheelchair Day
March 1 is International Wheelchair Day. One of the global initiatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Wheelchair Training and Distribution. LDS Charities, the social arm of the Church has been engaged in wheelchair distribution for 10 years.
Helping Babies Breathe
It's a much-needed approach to saving newborn babies - two volunteer physicians and a registered nurse journey from the United States to Bandung, Indonesia, to train 20 local physicians in newborn resuscitation. But what difference can they possibly make when an overwhelming 900,000 babies die each year because they can’t breathe at birth? The difference comes when three trainers train 20 who in turn train 600 more.
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.”
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.”
Mormons Mobilise after Devastating Cyclone Hits Tonga
14 JANUARY 2014 — NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is rushing emergency supplies from Tongatapu to the island group of Ha’apai following the weekend’s devastating cyclone.
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.”