I am a senior studying communications with an emphasis in public relations at BYU. I love writing, research, public speaking and storytelling. I am passionate about changing the world for good through the power of words. I enjoy all the arts, especially music and dance. I am a dancer with the BYU Ballroom Dance Company. Go Cougars!

Kaylee Burrill
Student Writer/Editor
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Email: kburrill37@gmail.com
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100 Stories for 100 Years: 2005–2009
August 20, 2025 03:56 PM
The early 2000s were all about big dreams, bold moves and unforgettable stories. BYU’s College of Fine Arts and Communications was right there, living its own blockbuster moment — where “High School Musical” energy meets “The Prestige” level of artistry. With world-premiere operas, museum exhibitions and student achievements, this era was nothing short of cinematic. Students, faculty and alumni were living Mariah Carrey’s “We Belong Together.”
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100 Stories for 100 Years: 1995–2004
August 20, 2025 03:53 PM
This decade was truly dynamite. From 1995 to 2005, the College of Fine Arts and Communications at BYU celebrated entering a new era with Olympic performances and the production of a cult-classic family film. CFAC students, faculty and alumni left their mark on the creative world both locally and globally. This article notes just a few of the milestones that shaped the college at the turn of the century — an era of tours, awards and yes, even "Napoleon Dynamite."
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CFAC Congratulates Faculty on Their Rank and Status Achievements for 2025–2026
August 18, 2025 10:04 AM
The College of Fine Arts and Communications Congratulates Faculty Members for Their Rank and Status Advancements
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Dancing for Dignitaries: The Opportunity of a Lifetime
August 05, 2025 02:15 PM
The BYU Ballroom Dance Company Tour in Southeast Asia Builds Bridges Across Cultures and Brings Joy to Hundreds, Even the King of Thailand Himself
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New Faculty and Staff in the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications for 2025–2026
August 04, 2025 09:32 AM
The BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for the 2025-26 Academic Year
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Summer Releases for BYU Music and Performing Arts Groups
August 01, 2025 10:13 AM
Four New Releases from BYU Music and Performing Arts Groups This Summer
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Creativity is in our Divine DNA
August 01, 2025 09:23 AM
Professor Neil Thornock Discusses the Value of BYU and the Beauty of Creating Music
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CDT♥️NYC: BYU Dancers in the City That Never Sleeps
July 23, 2025 01:19 PM
BYU Contemporary Dance Theatre Company Members Travel to New York City for Dance Intensive Experiences and Professional Networking
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Recent Music Grad’s Intensive and Immersive Experience in Maine
July 21, 2025 01:57 PM
Recent Graduate Elizabeth Thorup Reflects on her Experience Studying Viola at the Bowdoin International Music Festival in Brunswick, Maine
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