Highlights

October 06, 2025 01:02 PM
Ricks College head football coach, Rob Haun, spent 21 years leading the Vikings. Upon his death, he is remembered by his colleagues and players as someone who fostered the Spirit of Ricks.
Announcements
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.
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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.
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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.
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Campus Events
Make the most out of each semester by attending major campus social events. Check out the Campus Life Events page for information on events and activities!
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.
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In addition to past favorites, the event introduced brand-new on-campus and off-campus activities.
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Developing Disciples
In the opening devotional of BYU-Idaho’s Fall semester, President and Sister Meredith share what the Spirit of Ricks is and its role at the university.
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After seeing a BYU-Idaho devotional in Zimbabwe, Primrose felt inspired to travel to Rexburg, Idaho, to attend in person.
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Inspired Education
Kendra Baguley: From Prompting to Purpose
Kendra’s call to finish her education prepared her to provide for her family when the unthinkable happened.
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.
The BYU-Idaho Racing team traveled to New Hampshire to represent the university in the event.
After months of preparation, BYU-Idaho economics students participated in the 2025 Econ Games for the first time.
Career-Ready
“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.”
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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.
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BYU-Idaho created another alumni chapter this spring.
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