Announcements

The Idaho Supreme Court will hear three cases on the Brigham Young University–Idaho campus in Rexburg on Wednesday, June 10. Hosting the Court provides students, employees, and members of the Rexburg community an opportunity to observe the state Supreme Court in session.

Spring is in full bloom at BYU-Idaho as campus course enrollment for Spring Semester rises for the second straight year. The milestone comes even as deferments have increased following the Fall 2025 announcement that sisters can now serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the age of 18.

BYU-Idaho Center Stage is pleased to announce that two-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle will perform at the BYU-Idaho Center on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Brigham Young University - Idaho Collegiate Singers & Vocal Union are touring to Montana and Alberta, Canada this April! This is the first time these two groups have toured together!

Elder José A. Teixeira, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will address 3,989 graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2026 Winter Semester Commencement on Friday, April 10, 2026. The event will be held at 12:45 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center and streamed live at byui.edu/live/video.

Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., students, faculty, and employees gather in the BYU-Idaho Center to hear Christ-centered messages at the university’s weekly devotional. Speakers are selected from university employees, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and friends of BYU-Idaho. In addition to these weekly gatherings, the university periodically hosts University Forums and President’s Forums, held on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. during the semester. These forums offer the campus community a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished voices.

BYU-Idaho Center Stage is excited to announce that comedian and social media sensation Shaun Johnson will perform live on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Gymnasium as part of his nationwide Big Kid Tour. Known for his viral comedy channel “The Johnson Files” and his high-energy improv shows, Johnson is set to deliver an unforgettable night of comedy for students and the Rexburg community.

Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Winter 2026 enrollment numbers for both campus and online, showing a steady increase to its campus-student body this semester compared to last winter.

Brigham Young University–Idaho announces the 2026 “Strands of Light” tour by BYU–Idaho Sinfonietta, the university’s premier touring chamber orchestra. The ensemble will perform in Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho, in February 2026.

The Church Educational System (CES) Board of Trustees has approved several structural changes to academic departments and colleges at Brigham Young University–Idaho. These adjustments are intended to strengthen collaboration among related programs, enhance recruitment efforts, support a college focused on health professions, and allow some faculty members currently serving in administrative roles to return to teaching.

BYU-Idaho Center Stage is excited to announce that internationally acclaimed pop-rock band OneRepublic will perform in concert on Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center. Known for their powerful lyrics, dynamic live performances, and global hits like “I Ain’t Worried,” “Counting Stars,” “Apologize,” and “Run,” OneRepublic promises an unforgettable night of music for students and the Rexburg community.

Brigham Young University–Idaho is pleased to announce that Greg Roach has been selected to serve as the university’s next Academic Vice President. Roach will officially begin serving in the role at the end of winter semester, with a transition period beginning immediately.

Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., students, faculty, and employees gather in the BYU-Idaho Center to hear Christ-centered messages at the university’s weekly devotional. Speakers are selected from university employees, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and friends of BYU-Idaho. In addition, each semester one college hosts a guest speaker for a university forum hour.

In celebration of the Christmas season, Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2024 performance of “A BYU-Idaho Christmas” with special guest Laura Osnes will be broadcast across the state on Idaho Public Television (IdahoPTV).

President Timothy L. Farnes, Young Men General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address 3,310 graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2025 Fall Semester Commencement on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The event will be held at 12:45 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center and streamed live at byui.edu/live/video.

By the First Presidency

Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Fall 2025 enrollment numbers and celebrates the largest incoming class in its history.

Brigham Young University-Idaho is welcoming a record number of new students for the Fall 2025 Semester, highlighted by the largest incoming freshman class in the university’s history.

One year after the first stage of the David O. McKay Library remodel began, the library’s new west wing will reopen on Monday, September 15, just in time for the start of the Fall 2025 Semester.

Brigham Young University-Idaho's Center Stage is pleased to announce Broadway star Jeremy Jordan will join performing arts students in the BYU-Idaho Center on Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. for the university's much-anticipated "A BYU-Idaho Christmas" concert.

President Alvin F. Meredith and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith, have lived all over the world so when the call came to move their young family to Rexburg, Idaho, to lead BYU-Idaho, they did what they’ve always done: They prepared themselves to love a new place and new people. On this week’s LDS Living All In podcast episode, the Merediths share their thoughts, at the beginning of a new school year, on how to bloom where you’re planted.

Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., students, faculty, and employees gather in the BYU-Idaho Center to hear Christ-centered messages at the university’s weekly devotional. Speakers are selected from university employees, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and friends of BYU-Idaho. In addition, each semester one college hosts a guest speaker for a university forum hour.

Keep spiritual, social and intellectual momentum, Brother Chad Webb tells graduates

The new design is part of an 18-month-long celebration highlighting the university’s historic transition and continued growth.