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
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
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
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
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
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
Four New Releases from BYU Music and Performing Arts Groups This Summer
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Creativity is in our Divine DNA
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
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
Recent Graduate Elizabeth Thorup Reflects on her Experience Studying Viola at the Bowdoin International Music Festival in Brunswick, Maine
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