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“As you leave BYU today, have the courage to stand up and be that light to the world,” said CES commissioner Elder Clark G. Gilbert to 7,200 students in caps and gowns at the 2025 commencement exercises. “Maintain your spiritual integrity even as you engage as an ambassador and peacemaker.” BYU president C. Shane Reese encouraged graduates to be “Christ’s ambassadors,” and journalism student Amy Ortiz Sanchez challenged her fellow graduates to live “bilingual” lives, being fluent in both the language of the Spirit and of academic pursuit. Watch highlights or read a recap. |
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First-generation college student Makeila Morgan grew up learning the Tongan dances of her heritage. She further developed her passion for dance in the cultural dance program at BYU, where she connected to her ancestors, found a sense of belonging, and learned that dancing is a way to emulate and share the light of Jesus Christ. Watch her story and read about other outstanding 2025 grads. |
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Back in mid-February it felt like a tough season for men’s basketball. Then the Cougs went on an improbable nine-game winning streak, shot up in the rankings, and earned a trip to the Sweet 16. As exciting as the star contributors were, this season was about the team, with an ensemble cast of players making meaningful contributions. In this Y Magazine cover story, read how Coach Kevin Young put it all together in his magical first season. |
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What is the difference between perfectionism and scrupulosity? Do religious people experience more or less toxic perfectionism than nonreligious people? And what can we do to minimize toxic perfectionism? In this new episode of the Y Magazine podcast, host Whitney Archibald chats with BYU religion professor Michael Goodman, one of several professors conducting a long-term study about the relationship between perfectionism and religion. This episode is based on the article “The Perfect Problem” in the spring 2025 issue of Y Magazine. |
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Seven rooms across campus were filled with thousands of smiles, working hands, and the sound of happy conversations as attendees of the 2025 BYU Women’s Conference joined in service opportunities. Lorrain Huggans, who served as the Evening of Service project leader this year, said the service projects are prayerfully considered and chosen based on what is needed. “We have these hands. We want to know what we can do that would actually make a difference.” Read more about the spiritual and physical results of thousands of women gathering and serving together. |
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Donny Osmond made a surprise appearance last week at BYU Women’s Conference, captivating an audience of thousands with his familiar voice and his strong witness of Jesus Christ. The 67-year-old star led a sing-along of “Any Dream Will Do,” reprising his role in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Watch a clip then read why Osmond and his family broke into song during a talk by his boyhood friend, Brad Wilcox, first counselor in the Young Men General Presidency. |
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BYU grads are remarkably entrepreneurial—more than 22,500 alumni are listed as business owners on LinkedIn. One of the hottest trends—and strengths of BYU’s MBA program—is entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA). One example is recent MBA grad Richie Connoly (above, middle) who started early on with a homegrown lawn care business and just closed a deal to buy a dental hygiene school. How can you get started in ETA? Find out more about upcoming networking, conferences, and workshops for alumni sponsored by the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship. |
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