Aug 27, 2026 · 37 min · 11 segments
President Worthen emphasizes the life-changing power of experiential learning at BYU, with examples from mentored research programs to the Book of Mormon…
Kevin J. WorthenGuestPodcast HostHost
I say that with some trepidation only because, because of the lights, I can only see the people in the first probably half of there.
There's something about the beginning of a new school year that brings hope and optimism.
Perhaps it's the chance to start out fresh, no matter how challenging the prior semester's been.
Perhaps it's the promise that fall, with its crisp air and changing leaves, and for me, football season, will soon arrive.
Hopefully for all of us, it's the thrill of knowing that we will be involved in an intellect expanding, soul refining, celestializing endeavor, a wonderful opportunity for each of us.
Since we last met in this setting, more than seven thousand and seven hundred of our students graduated and moved on to the next phase of their lifelong learning process.
During their stay here, many accomplished great things, ranging from a Tru- Truman Scholarship to temple marriages.
The Ballroom Dance Company won the Blackpool competition in modern formation, a feat that they have accomplished every time since nineteen eighty-nine that their three-year cycle has taken them back to England.
They also took first place in Latin American formation, another repeat championship.
The men's volleyball team, the men's rugby team, and the women's rugby team all competed in their respective national championship games all on the same day.
We completed fundraising for the new engineering building and construction is now underway.
Expansion of the Harmon Building has begun in large part to expand the online learning environment here on campus, and the new Marriott Center Annex, housing our men's and women's basketball teams, is nearing completion.
My thanks to all those involved in these and numerous other projects on campus.
We've also faced challenges in this past year, challenges, challenges that give us opportunities to improve.
As I'm sure you're all aware, we are examining in depth our reporting processes for our students and other aspects of the way we handle sexual assault cases.
It causes us deep sorrow to know that members of our community would be victimized in such a devastating way.
I say that with some trepidation only because, because of the lights, I can only see the people in the first probably half of there.
There's something about the beginning of a new school year that brings hope and optimism.
Perhaps it's the chance to start out fresh, no matter how challenging the prior semester's been.
Perhaps it's the promise that fall, with its crisp air and changing leaves, and for me, football season, will soon arrive.
Hopefully for all of us, it's the thrill of knowing that we will be involved in an intellect expanding, soul refining, celestializing endeavor, a wonderful opportunity for each of us.
Since we last met in this setting, more than seven thousand and seven hundred of our students graduated and moved on to the next phase of their lifelong learning process.
During their stay here, many accomplished great things, ranging from a Tru- Truman Scholarship to temple marriages.
The Ballroom Dance Company won the Blackpool competition in modern formation, a feat that they have accomplished every time since nineteen eighty-nine that their three-year cycle has taken them back to England.
They also took first place in Latin American formation, another repeat championship.
The men's volleyball team, the men's rugby team, and the women's rugby team all competed in their respective national championship games all on the same day.
We completed fundraising for the new engineering building and construction is now underway.
Expansion of the Harmon Building has begun in large part to expand the online learning environment here on campus, and the new Marriott Center Annex, housing our men's and women's basketball teams, is nearing completion.
My thanks to all those involved in these and numerous other projects on campus.
We've also faced challenges in this past year, challenges, challenges that give us opportunities to improve.
As I'm sure you're all aware, we are examining in depth our reporting processes for our students and other aspects of the way we handle sexual assault cases.
It causes us deep sorrow to know that members of our community would be victimized in such a devastating way.
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