Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university located in Provo, Utah, USA. Established in 1875, it is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and serves as its flagship institution within the Church Educational System.
BYU offers a diverse range of academic programs, including liberal arts, engineering, agriculture, management, physical and mathematical sciences, nursing, and law. The university comprises 186 undergraduate majors, 64 master’s programs, and 26 doctoral programs, organized across 11 colleges and schools.
The main campus spans approximately 560 acres at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, featuring 295 buildings with varied architectural styles. The Harold B. Lee Library houses around 8.5 million items, providing extensive research resources.
BYU also boasts several museums, including the Museum of Art, Museum of Peoples and Cultures, Museum of Paleontology, and the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, offering rich educational experiences.
In recent sports news, BYU’s men’s basketball team secured a victory against VCU with an 80-71 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Richie Saunders led the team with 16 points, and the win advanced BYU to face Wisconsin in the next round.