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Art Alum Kathleen Peterson Tells Students to “Go After Your Passions”

By Abby Cheney
May 13, 2026 01:11 PM
Artist and Illustrator Kathleen Peterson Has Illustrated Over 20 Books and Mastered Several Mediums Since Studying Art at BYU.
4 Min Read
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BYU AdLab Wins Big at International ANDY Awards

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
May 08, 2026 02:31 PM
BYU AdLab Student Team Wins Best of Show for Their National Park Service Ad at the International ANDY Awards
3 Min Read
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How One Music Alum Brings Hope Through Music to Youth Affected by War

By Abby Cheney
May 04, 2026 03:45 PM
School of Music Alum Liz Shropshire’s Non-Profit Empowers Youth Impacted by War to Heal, Lead and Learn
5 Min Read
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First BYU Dance Graduate Gives Back to BYU Contemporary Dance Students

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
May 01, 2026 12:20 PM
Maida Rust Withers, One of the Seven Original BYU Dance Graduates, Introduces Her Endowment Fund for BYU Contemporary Dance Students
3 Min Read
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Pioneer Music Brought to Life by BYU Professor and School of Music Ensembles

By Abby Cheney
April 27, 2026 04:09 PM
Randy Lee’s Upcoming Album, ‘Legends of Deseret,’ Captures the Musical Melodies Crafted and Performed by Latter-day Saints in the 1800s
3 Min Read
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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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Departments of Art and Design Convocation Speakers Share Art’s Power to Inspire Hope and Understanding

By Chloe Kearns
April 24, 2026 06:48 PM
Speakers Abby Spears, Crystal Callison, Liz Bodell and Jerah Chino Share How Art and Design Foster Connection, Community and Growth
7 Min Read
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School of Music, Department of Dance, and Department of TMA Convocation Speakers Call Graduates to “Act Well” and Keep Dreaming

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
April 24, 2026 06:11 PM
Jordan Halterman and Ruth Lyons Speak at Convocation
8 Min Read
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School of Communications Convocation Speakers Emphasize the Importance of Creating Hope and Overcoming Fear

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
April 24, 2026 02:56 PM
Speakers Annabelle Jones and Madeline McCauley Discuss Growth and Moving Forward with Confidence
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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Annual Student Art Competition Celebrates Faith and Art at BYU

By Abby Cheney
April 10, 2026 11:44 AM
The Religious Education Visualizing Learning Student Art Competition Celebrates Artwork Created by Non-Art Majors at BYU. Ashley Call’s “Goldfinches at Calvary” won Best in Show.
2 Min Read
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Meet the Presenters for the 2026 Dance, Music and Theatre and Media Arts Convocation Ceremony

By Chloe Kearns
April 09, 2026 10:00 AM
Get to Know the Speakers and Musical Performer Who Will Present at the Ceremony for the Department of Dance, School of Music and Department of Theatre and Media Arts.
6 Min Read
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Meet the Presenters for the 2026 Art and Design Convocation Ceremony

By Chloe Kearns
April 08, 2026 05:16 PM
Get to Know the Speakers and Musical Performer Who Will Present at the Ceremony for the Departments of Art and Design.
11 Min Read
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Beckham Lecture: Devin Knighton on Discernment in Leadership

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
April 08, 2026 02:27 PM
Beckham Lecturer Professor Devin Knighton Draws on Abraham Lincoln, Steve Jobs and Ed Adams to Teach Discernment in Leadership
5 Min Read
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Experience the Beauty of BYU Ballroom Dance Company

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
April 06, 2026 04:24 PM
The Annual BYU Ballroom Dance Company Concert Brings Classic Elegance to Audiences This April
1 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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