Academic Discipleship
A Transforming Excellence
Our BYU education helps us to develop the quality of excellence, which cannot simply be taught, but comes by integrity and revelation.
Be Excellent: Becoming Who You Are in Today’s World
In order to become excellent, we must engage, seek absence, be full of awe, be selfless, and be compassionate.
“Connected for Good”
I am grateful that my time here at Brigham Young University helped me understand the metric by which I could measure the high points in my life.
Our Quest for Excellence
BYU continues to strive for excellence, updating its infrastructure and programs, but maintaining its focus on undergraduate education by study and faith.
Notes from an Amateur on Academic Excellence
In this address to BYU faculty, John S. Tanner encourages all to keep their inner excited amateur alive on the journey toward professional excellence.
The Challenges of the 21st Century
President Bateman addresses the challenges and opportunities facing BYU as it moves into the 21st century. He challenges faculty to recommit to excellence.
The Quest for Excellence
Stand a little taller, rise a little higher, be a little better. We are of the family of God, with such a tremendous potential for excellence.
Continuing Toward Excellence
In this university address, Todd A. British explains how BYU is continuing its excellence in scholarship, teaching, spirituality, and academics.
What Is True Greatness?
True greatness is not a one-time achievement: it requires many correct, everyday choices between good and evil.
Traditions of Excellence
Although the world may move further away from moral traditions, we must preserve the culture of the gospel and forsake incorrect traditions.
Meekly Drenched in Destiny
Meekness does not oppose boldness. It means to speak up without speaking down. It means to depend upon the Lord. It means to become like the Savior.
Lost Horizons
You are here to expand your horizons—the horizons of your knowledge. experience, and character. Have the vision and confidence to strive for excellence.
Decades of Distinction
Ernest L. Wilkinson delivers his speech of resignation as president of Brigham Young University, sharing his feelings and words of advice at the occasion.
Devotional: George Albert Smith, 1950
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Four Cornerstones upon Which to Build Greatness
We build greatness are faith, education, industry, and cooperation. John A. Widtsoe explains that each cornerstone must be understood through a gospel lens.
