Foundational Addresses

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Welcome to the BYU-Idaho Foundational Addresses podcast. This special collection brings together landmark messages from university presidents and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together, these addresses preserve important teachings, principles, and prophetic promises that have helped define BYU-Idaho’s unique mission and educational vision. Their influence continues to shape the university today. Whether you’re a student, employee, alumnus, or friend of BYU-Idaho, these addresses offer a deeper understanding of what makes BYU-Idaho distinctive and the inspired direction that continues to guide its future.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Inaugural Response | President Kim B. Clark | October 11, 2005

    In this episode, Kim B. Clark responds to the charge he received at his inauguration as the 15th president of BYU-Idaho on October 11, 2005. Looking to the university’s future, President Clark outlines three guiding imperatives: raise the quality of the student experience, make a BYU-Idaho education available to more students, and lower the relative cost of education.

    Inaugural Response | President Kim B. Clark | October 11, 2005

  2. Oct 19

    BYU-Idaho: A Disciple Preparation Center | David A. Bednar | August 31, 2004

    In this episode, President David A. Bednar describes BYU-Idaho as a “Disciple Preparation Center,” a place where students can deepen their devotion to Jesus Christ and prepare to influence the world for good. Delivered on August 31, 2004, the address explores the spiritual resources that support students at BYU-Idaho. President Bednar describes the university as a “temple of learning.”

    BYU-Idaho: A Disciple Preparation Center | David A. Bednar | August 31, 2004

  3. Oct 12

    A Steady, Upward Course | Elder Henry B. Eyring | September 18, 2001

    In this episode, Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks about the future of BYU-Idaho and how the university can follow a “steady, upward course” through significant change. Delivered on September 18, 2001, one week after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the address teaches students to face an uncertain future with faith while remaining anchored to Jesus Christ and prophetic direction.

    A Steady, Upward Course | Elder Henry B. Eyring | September 18, 2001

  4. Oct 5

    Inaugural Response | President David A. Bednar | February 27, 1998

    In this episode, David A. Bednar, 14th president of Ricks College, responds to the charge he received at his inauguration on February 27, 1998. Looking to the future of Ricks College, you will hear President Bednar teach how the institution must prepare for significant change while remaining anchored to its mission, prophetic direction, and the distinctive “Spirit of Ricks.”

    Inaugural Response | President David A. Bednar | February 27, 1998

  5. Sep 28

    Announcement: Ricks College to Become BYU-Idaho | President Gordon B. Hinckley | June 21, 2000

    In this episode, Gordon B. Hinckley, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced that Ricks College, a two-year junior college, would change to a four-year university and rebrand as Brigham Young University-Idaho. He gave this press briefing on June 21, 2000, from Salt Lake City, Utah.

    Announcement: Ricks College to Become BYU-Idaho | President Gordon B. Hinckley | June 21, 2000
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Welcome to the BYU-Idaho Foundational Addresses podcast. This special collection brings together landmark messages from university presidents and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together, these addresses preserve important teachings, principles, and prophetic promises that have helped define BYU-Idaho’s unique mission and educational vision. Their influence continues to shape the university today. Whether you’re a student, employee, alumnus, or friend of BYU-Idaho, these addresses offer a deeper understanding of what makes BYU-Idaho distinctive and the inspired direction that continues to guide its future.

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