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Business and Communication Convocation April 2026

By Cami Wheeler, April 16, 2026 11:01 AM

Elder Dwayne J. van Heerden recently participated in BYU-Idaho’s commencement ceremony to receive his bachelor's degree in applied business management from BYU-Idaho in association with BYU-Pathway Worldwide. He enjoyed celebrating this milestone with his wife and three children.

Celebrating 25 Years

The Middle of the Miracle

By Victoria Passey, April 15, 2026 04:16 PM

The Transition of Ricks College to BYU-Idaho

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BYU-Idaho Agriculture Students Earn Top Honors at National Competition

By Hadlee Aaron , April 09, 2026 03:04 PM

BYU-Idaho students earned first-place in the Farm Business Management Event for the fourth consecutive year at the 2026 National Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) Conference in Branson, Missouri. Over 550 students from across the country participated.

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BYU-Idaho Students Accepted to Health Professional Schools at Above-Average Rates

BYU-Idaho students applying to professional health programs during the 2024–2025 cycle achieved high acceptance rates to various medical schools.

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Shepherds in Training: How BYU-Idaho Students Find Christ in Caring for Lambs

By Lexy Myers, April 03, 2026 09:59 AM

Spring has arrived at BYU-Idaho, and along with it, baby lambs. For the past four years, Aaron Stalker, a BYU-Idaho faculty member in the Department of Agriculture and Food Science, has partnered with a local ranch, Siddoway Sheep Company, to give students hands-on experience caring for these animals. The lambs that end up at the BYU-Idaho Agriculture Science Center are commonly referred to as “bum lambs.” When a ewe has too many babies, or when the lambs are not healthy, they require around-the-clock, labor-intensive care. That is where BYU-Idaho students step in to help.

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BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers & Vocal Union Tour Announced

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!

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Greater Love: A Call to Discipleship

By Hadlee Aaron , March 29, 2026 05:43 PM

BYU-Idaho Alumnus Contributes to Greater Love Easter Campaign

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Elder José A. Teixeira to Speak at Winter Commencement

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.

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Spring 2026 Devotional and Forum Schedule

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.

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‘God is not silent,’ says Elder Clement M. Matswagothata to BYU–Idaho students

By Church News, March 11, 2026 07:30 AM

General Authority Seventy addresses questions, doubt and building faith at BYU-Idaho devotional

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Campus Events

GRAMMY Award-Winning Third Coast Percussion to Perform at BYU-Idaho

The BYU-Idaho Department of Music is proud to present GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion in concert on Friday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barrus Concert Hall. This highly anticipated performance will bring one of the most innovative and internationally celebrated percussion quartets in the world to campus for an unforgettable evening of music.

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Elder Hall’s ‘joyful challenges’ of mortality

By Church News, March 04, 2026 06:00 AM

In a BYU–Idaho devotional, Elder Aaron T. Hall compares triathlons to the process of ‘becoming’ like the Savior

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Shaun Johnson’s Big Kid Tour Hits BYU-Idaho

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.

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BYU-Idaho Continues Momentum as Winter 2026 Enrollment Grows

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.

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BYU–Idaho Sinfonietta “Strands of Light” Tour

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.

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Emily Rushton: Student to CEO

Emily Rushton’s search for a job began her career journey where she would eventually start a company that would become one of the largest in its field in Utah.

University President Alvin F. Meredith III speaks to BYU–Idaho students during the first campus devotional of the semester, Jan. 13, 2026, in Rexburg, Idaho. Hans Koepsell, BYU–Idaho

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BYU–Idaho President Opens Semester by Inviting Students To Be Good Samaritans

By Church News, January 14, 2026 11:38 AM

Students can follow the good Samaritan’s example by performing small acts of kindness and rooting out prejudice, says President Meredith

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Board Approves Some Structural Changes to Colleges and Academic Departments

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.

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One Campus. One Band. OneRepublic.

By Press Release, January 08, 2026 04:53 PM

OneRepublic Coming to BYU-Idaho Center Stage

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BYU-Idaho Announces New Academic Vice President

By Brett Crandall, January 07, 2026 01:54 PM

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.

WSJ Ranks BYU-Idaho Best Value in Idaho and Utah

WSJ/College Pulse ranks BYU-Idaho #1 in value over colleges in Idaho and Utah for 2026.

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Winter 2026 Devotional and Forum Schedule

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.

Christmas Concert with Laura Osnes - Dec 2024

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Idaho Public Television to Broadcast 2024 BYU-Idaho Christmas Concert

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).

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BYU-Idaho devotional speaker encourages students to grow closer to God through lamenting

By Jack Esplin, December 09, 2025 04:25 PM

It can be hard to be completely honest and real with the Lord in prayer. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are often taught to give thanks and tell Heavenly Father about all the good things in their lives, but what about the bad?