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‘The Outsiders’ Broadway Performer on His BYU Experience

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
April 27, 2026 01:41 PM
CFAC Alum Jonathan Tanner Shares His Journey From BYU To Broadway
3 Min Read
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Living Legends 55th Anniversary Celebration Connects Students and Alumni

By Abby Cheney
April 21, 2026 02:57 PM
Living Legends Alumni and Students Took the Stage in Stellar Performances Connecting Generations and Celebrating Culture at BYU.
2 Min Read
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Dance Alum Emry Wride’s Path from BYU Dance to Radio City Rockette

By Chloe Kearns
April 16, 2026 02:28 PM
Dance Alum Emry Wride Shares How BYU Shaped Her Growth, Confidence and Transition into Professional Dance in New York City.
4 Min Read
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McKinnley Matson on Navigating a Career in Communications

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
April 10, 2026 02:29 PM
BYU Communications Alum McKinnley Matson Shares How She Found Her Passion For a Career in Airline Communications
3 Min Read
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Caleb Hafen Takes the Stage in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
April 06, 2026 12:35 PM
CFAC Graduate Caleb Hafen Portrays Cedric Diggory and James Potter on Broadway
3 Min Read
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‘Stories Connect Us’: How CFAC Alum Rollins Wimber Built a Career in Film and Games

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 25, 2026 02:49 PM
Rollins Wimber, a Media Arts Graduate, Speaks About His Journey From Lionsgate to ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Tomb Raider’
3 Min Read
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BYU Alum Rodney Bills on Disney, Design and the Importance of Persistence

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 20, 2026 12:41 PM
Bills Reflects on Lessons from Disney, Warner Bros. and Decades of Creative Work Shaped by His Experience at BYU.
3 Min Read
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BYU to Blockbusters: David Broberg on Film Editing

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
March 18, 2026 12:26 PM
Brigham Young University Film Alum David Broberg Discusses His Passion For Film Editing and His Experience Working on the Iconic ‘Titanic’ Movie
5 Min Read
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'Napoleon Dynamite' Actor Jon Heder on His CFAC Education Opening Hollywood Doors

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 17, 2026 02:48 PM
The Actor Behind ‘Napoleon Dynamite,’ ‘Surf’s Up’ And ‘Blades Of Glory’ Reflects On Film, Art And His Time At BYU
3 Min Read
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BYU Alum Ben Hoppe’s Unscripted Path from Acting Dreams to Disney Voices

By Chloe Kearns
March 13, 2026 11:00 AM
From Theatre Student to Disney Creative Director, Hoppe Shares Lessons on Adaptability, Relationships and the Power of Storytelling.
4 Min Read
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BYU Student to Olympic Broadcaster: Todd Harris on Journalism

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
February 26, 2026 12:48 PM
From Producing News as a Student to Calling the Olympic Games, Brigham Young University Alum Todd Harris Explores His Journalism Career.
3 Min Read
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Paige Crosland Anderson Finds the Perfect Blend of Art and Motherhood

By Chloe Kearns
February 23, 2026 04:03 PM
How the BYU Alum Turned Her Passion for Patterns Into a Professional Art Career While Raising a Young Family.
3 Min Read
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TikTok Sensation: BYU Alum Gary Brotherson’s Journey Back to Dance

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
February 12, 2026 02:41 PM
Gary Brotherson's Experience in BYU's College of Fine Arts and Communications Continues to Influence His Work — Including His Recent Return to Dance on Social Media
3 Min Read
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Communications Alum Kim Farah Discusses Life After Graduation

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
January 26, 2026 02:29 PM
Brigham Young University Alum Kim Farah Shares How Her Studies at BYU Served Her Well in Her Communications Career
2 Min Read
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100 Year Anniversary

Derek Westra’s Thoughts on Faith, Facts and Fiction

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
January 09, 2026 02:01 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Reputation Manager Derek Westra Speaks Candidly With Communications Students About Faith and Media
3 Min Read
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Recruiters Spend Seconds on a Resume. Networking Gets You the Minutes That Matter.

By Chloe Kearns
January 07, 2026 01:31 PM
Career Services' Derek Jack on the Importance of Building Relationships
1 Min Read
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100 Year Anniversary

From Peter Pan to The Snow Prince: Ryan Hatch’s Career After BYU

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
December 19, 2025 08:01 AM
Brigham Young University Dance Alum Ryan Hatch Discusses Experience at BYU and Beyond — Including His Role in The Nutcracker
2 Min Read
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Paige Holland on Developing Voices of Light and Truth

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
November 05, 2025 11:49 AM
Paige Holland Shares the Importance of Using the Gift of Voice at the Fall 2025 Beckham Lecture
2 Min Read
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