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Departments of Art and Design Convocation Speakers Share Art’s Power to Inspire Hope and Understanding
Speakers Abby Spears, Crystal Callison, Liz Bodell and Jerah Chino Share How Art and Design Foster Connection, Community and Growth
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School of Music, Department of Dance, and Department of TMA Convocation Speakers Call Graduates to “Act Well” and Keep Dreaming
Jordan Halterman and Ruth Lyons Speak at Convocation
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School of Communications Convocation Speakers Emphasize the Importance of Creating Hope and Overcoming Fear
Speakers Annabelle Jones and Madeline McCauley Discuss Growth and Moving Forward with Confidence
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Meet the Presenters for the 2026 Dance, Music and Theatre and Media Arts Convocation Ceremony
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.
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Meet the Presenters for the 2026 Art and Design Convocation Ceremony
Get to Know the Speakers and Musical Performer Who Will Present at the Ceremony for the Departments of Art and Design.
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Meet the Presenters for the 2026 Communications Convocation Ceremony
Get to Know the Speakers and Musical Performer Who Will Present at the Ceremony for the School of Communications.
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Communications Grad Alyssa Minor: Trusting the Process and the Lord
Graduating Public Relations Student Alyssa Minor Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Music Grad Anna Shepherd: Tours, Music Videos and Relying on the Savior
Graduating Music Education Student Anna Shepherd Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Art Grad Lizzie Windsor: Art Expands Emotion
Graduating Art Student Lizzie Windsor Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Art Grad Emily White Tousley on Finding Her Artistic Niche and Working Through Creative Blocks
Graduating Art Student Emily White Tousley Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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TMA Grad Erin Gibson on Giving a Voice to the Voiceless Through Film
Graduating Media Arts Student Erin Gibson Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Music Grad Molly Smith on the Power of Collaborative Music
Graduating Piano Performance Major Molly Smith Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Music Grad Michaela West Cheek on How Experiential Learning Prepared Her for A Music Career
Graduating Viola Performance Major Michaela West Cheek Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Design Grad Diego Quintanilla Meza Shares His Life-Long Passion for Animation
Graduating Animation Major Diego Quintanilla Meza Answers Questions About His Time at BYU
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Music Grad Tanner Jorden on Music, Experiential Learning and Serving Others
Graduating Piano Performance Major Tanner Jorden Answers Questions About His Time at BYU
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Design Grad Clara Swenson Shares Her Perspective on How the Gospel and Design Connect
Graduating Industrial Design Major Clara Swenson Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Dance Grad Makeila Morgan Shares How Experiential Learning Has Connected Her to Her Ancestors
Graduating Dance Major Makeila Morgan Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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Communications Grad Kailey Thompson: Using Her Field of Study to Increase Empathy
Graduating M.A. Mass Communications Student Kailey Thompson Answers Questions About Her Time at BYU
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