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How does the “abider advantage” help many to excel in school? Religion complements education with discipline, structure, and support. Ilana M. Horwitz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University, delivered this forum address on March 25, 2025. You can access the talk here.

How does the &ldquo;abider advantage&rdquo; help many to excel in school? Religion complements education with discipline, structure, and support. Ilana M. Horwitz, assistant professor of Jewish studies and sociology at Tulane University, delivered this forum address on March 25, 2025. You can access the talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/ilana-m-horwitz/religions-surprising-impact-on-academic-success/">here.</a>

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Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success | Ilana M. Horwitz | March 2025

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As you stay true to your covenants, keep your foundation in Christ, and serve in ways big and small, your light will shine brighter and brighter in a world that needs illumination. C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 23, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

As you stay true to your covenants, keep your foundation in Christ, and serve in ways big and small, your light will shine brighter and brighter in a world that needs illumination. C. Shane Reese, President of Brigham Young University, delivered this commencement address on April 23, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/c-shane-reese/covenants-and-service-shoring-up-your-foundation/">here</a>.

Covenants and Service: Shoring Up Your Foundation | C. Shane Reese | April 2026

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There is something transformative that happens when we are invited to keep our commitments and give up something we really like for the opportunity to be part of something greater. Trevor Wilson, director and associate dean of Student-Athletes of the BYU Built4Life Center, delivered this devotional address on April 7, 2026. You can access the full talk here.

There is something transformative that happens when we are invited to keep our commitments and give up something we really like for the opportunity to be part of something greater. Trevor Wilson, director and associate dean of Student-Athletes of the BYU Built4Life Center, delivered this devotional address on April 7, 2026. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/trevor-wilson/jesus-christ-can-transform-your-byu-experience/">here</a>.

Jesus Christ Can Transform Your BYU Experience | Trevor Wilson | April 2026

May we embrace each day as our beloved Savior taught and exemplified, with a love for God and a love for our neighbor. Sean R. Dixon, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 17, 2025. You can access the full talk here.

May we embrace each day as our beloved Savior taught and exemplified, with a love for God and a love for our neighbor. Sean R. Dixon, Second Counselor in the Young Men General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered this devotional address on March 17, 2025. You can access the full talk <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/sean-r-dixon/every-day-disciples-of-jesus-christ/">here</a>.

Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success | Ilana M. Horwitz | March 2025

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