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Celebrating 25 Years

Ricks to Become BYU-Idaho: Examining the June 21, 2000 Announcement

By President David A. Bednar, September 08, 2025 04:55 PM

Originally appeared in Summit Magazine, Fall 2000

Devotional with Sister Cindy Goodwill - May 2025

Developing Disciples

Primrose Kambamura: From Zimbabwe to Rexburg

By Victoria Passey, September 05, 2025 03:25 PM

After seeing a BYU-Idaho devotional in Zimbabwe, Primrose felt inspired to travel to Rexburg, Idaho, to attend in person.

Inspired Education

Kendra Baguley: From Prompting to Purpose

By Victoria Passey, September 05, 2025 03:03 PM

Kendra’s call to finish her education prepared her to provide for her family when the unthinkable happened.

Career-Ready

Chad Bell: A Disciple, A Leader, A Lead Developer

By Victoria Passey, September 05, 2025 02:37 PM

“BYUI is the underdog story. … We're kind of scrappy, we're resourceful, we're innovative, and we’re going to find ways to do more with less.”

Inspired Education

Dance Alliance Shares Light and Talent across Idaho and Utah

By Natalia Hepworth, September 05, 2025 12:35 PM

From contemporary to ballet and tap to ballroom dance, each summer BYU-Idaho’s Dance Alliance team takes its talent on the road. Students with various dance backgrounds inspire audiences all over the country through movement and testimony.

Devotional - Elder and Sister Bednar - Mar 2025

Announcements

Fall 2025 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.

Convo - Academic Success & Interdisciplinary Studies - July 2025

Announcements

BYU–Idaho graduates encouraged to ‘keep your foot on the gas pedal’

By Church News, July 29, 2025 10:21 AM

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

BYU-Idaho students in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) get ready to race the car that they've built

Inspired Education

Race Car Built by BYU-Idaho Students Takes the Track in Formula Hybrid Electric Competition

By Loren Caires, July 18, 2025 12:09 PM

The BYU-Idaho Racing team traveled to New Hampshire to represent the university in the event.

BYU-Idaho economics students compete at the 2025 Econ Games

Inspired Education

BYU-Idaho Makes Its Debut at Esteemed National Economics Competition

By Loren Caires, July 18, 2025 11:19 AM

After months of preparation, BYU-Idaho economics students participated in the 2025 Econ Games for the first time.

Announcements

BYU-Idaho launches commemorative logo as part of 25th anniversary campaign

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

Announcements

BYU-Idaho Celebrates Growing Enrollment, Navigates Housing Shortage

REXBURG, IDAHO — July 11, 2025— During its 25th year as a university, Brigham Young University-Idaho is celebrating remarkable enrollment growth. Enrollment this fall could reach 25,000 students—an increase of 9% compared to last year.

Announcements

Chad H Webb to Speak at Spring Commencement

Brother Chad H Webb, First Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address 2,003 graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2025 Spring Semester Commencement on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The event will be held at 12:45 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center and streamed live at byui.edu/live/video.

Elder I. Raymond Egbo speaking to students in the BYU–I Center on June 24, 2025, on the BYU-Idaho campus in Rexburg, Idaho.

Developing Disciples

‘Come and see’: Elder Egbo invites BYU–Idaho students to build their testimonies of Jesus Christ

By Church News, June 27, 2025 12:35 PM

‘He invites each of us to learn of Him and cast upon Him our burdens,’ testified the General Authority Seventy

BYU-Idaho students lead robotics activity in the Romney Building at AstroFest.

Inspired Education

STEM Students Spark Curiosity at AstroFest 2025

Students Lead STEM Activities for 800+ Community Members at AstroFest 2025

Campus Events

Ben Rector’s Feel-Good Sound Coming to BYU-Idaho’s Center Stage This Fall

BYU-Idaho Center Stage is thrilled to announce the return of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Rector for an unforgettable evening of music on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center. This highly anticipated concert marks Rector’s return to campus five years after his memorable performance in March 2020, just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Gordon B. Hinckley and Elder Henry B. Eyring announce on June 21, 2000, that Ricks College will become BYU-Idaho.

25 Years Later: Remembering the BYU-Idaho Announcement

On June 21, 2000, President Gordon B. Hinckley made an announcement that started a new chapter of the Church Educational System—Ricks College would become BYU-Idaho.

Campus Events

SpringFest Brings Energy to the BYU-Idaho Community

By Loren Caires, June 13, 2025 03:05 PM

In addition to past favorites, the event introduced brand-new on-campus and off-campus activities.

Campus Events

Fall Just Got Loud — Andy Grammer to Rock the BYU-Idaho Center Stage!

BYU-Idaho Center Stage announces an electrifying concert with Grammy-nominated pop artist Andy Grammer. The concert will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the BYU-Idaho Center.

Elder David P. Homer, a General Authority Seventy, addresses BYU–Idaho students May 20, 2025, at a campus devotional in Rexburg, Idaho.

Developing Disciples

‘Move forward with unshaken confidence’ in God, Elder Homer invites BYU–Idaho students

By Church News, May 28, 2025 02:35 PM

General Authority Seventy Elder David P. Homer tells BYU–Idaho students ‘now is the time’ to fortify their faith.

A professor examines something in a classroom with students working with microscopes.

Announcements

BYU-Idaho Enrollment Continues to Grow for Spring 2025

By Press Release, May 27, 2025 08:47 AM

Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Spring 2025 enrollment numbers for both campus and online, showing a increase to its campus-based student body this semester compared to last spring.

Elder Kevin G. Brown, General Authority Seventy, speaks during a devotional at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Developing Disciples

Elder Brown reminds BYUI students that in the hastening of the Lord’s work, ‘you are His work’

By Church News, May 15, 2025 12:07 PM

‘The Lord wants to hasten His work in and through you,’ says Elder Brown, who was sustained as a General Authority Seventy in April

Inspired Education

Shining Stones: Mentoring Student Employees One by One at BYU-Idaho

By Teiya Shepherd, May 12, 2025 02:59 PM

BYU-Idaho's student employment program prepares students for successful future careers.

Career-Ready

A Word from Our Teachers

By Rachael Petersen, May 12, 2025 02:41 PM

One Sunday, I was having a casual conversation with my new bishop. My family had recently moved to Vancouver, Washington, from Utah. I was experiencing the typical challenges of moving, but more keenly because I had six months left in high school.

Black-and-white photo of the original Jacob Spori Building.

Inspired Education

Photo-Essay: 37 Years of Capturing BYU-Idaho

By Loren Caires, May 12, 2025 01:58 PM

Campus photographer of 37 years, Mike Lewis, shares some of his favorite photos and the stories behind them.