BYU-Idaho Newsroom

Deseret News opinion article by Clark G. Gilbert, Shane Reese and Alvin F. Meredith III

Brigham Young University-Idaho is pleased to announce the 2024 Dance Alliance performance tour to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. Comprised of 28 highly skilled dancers, Dance Alliance is the elite performance dance company at BYU-Idaho. Their 2024 tour will showcase hit songs from the Beatles, in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in America.

The Board of Directors recently approved a project for a major remodel of the David O. McKay Library. We express our appreciation to the Board for their approval and support of the project, which will be a blessing to our students and faculty.

Brigham Young University-Idaho has launched BYUI 101: Experience BYU-Idaho, a new course designed to help incoming students transition smoothly into university life by connecting them with essential resources and fostering a sense of belonging.

Iam Tongi, 2023 winner of American Idol, will perform at BYU-Idaho on Friday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium.

The Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Theater and Dance is pleased to present its production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical in the Snow Drama Theatre. This classic production will run from June 12–15, 18, and 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. with an additional 2:00 p.m. show on Saturday June 22.

The Society of Automotive Engineering at BYU-Idaho is helping students take their learning outside of the classroom.

Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Spring 2024 enrollment numbers for both campus and online.

BYU-Idaho Radio celebrates 40 years on the airwaves this month. On May 1, 1984, Ricks College launched a new full-power radio station called KRIC. With 75,000 watts of power, the new station broadcast classical music and news programming on 100.5 FM to eastern Idaho, western Wyoming and southern Montana. Forty years later, KBYI 94.3 FM continues that legacy and invites the public to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Jake Scott, multi-Platinum-certified singer, songwriter, and producer, will perform at BYU-Idaho on Friday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium.