Beacons of Light
Every campus unit at BYU contributes to the unique light of the university, regardless of its function. As part of the sesquicentennial celebration, more than 100 BYU departments and colleges have demonstrated how they radiate light within their fields, expertise, and relationships.
These "beacons of light" will be on display in two different exhibitions on campus—in the Wilkinson Student Center (next to the Information Desk) and in the Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center.
You can also scroll through the list below and click on the linked projects to learn more about each beacon of light. Projects will continue to be linked as they are completed.
Beacons of Light Directory
Assessment and Planning
• Reflecting Back BYU's Unique Light
Alumni & External Relations
• CougsCare
• Brand & Creative: Reflections of Light – The BYU Story
• University Relations: UR the Reason Y
Athletics
• Sharing Our Light: Serving Jesus Christ
• Sharing Our Light: What We Believe
Auxiliaries & Programs
• Dining Services: New 150th Flavor
• BYU Sustainability
Belonging
• Belonging: We Gather
• Belonging: We Sacrifice
• Belonging: We Center on Christ
BYU Broadcasting
• Transmitting Light and Truth
Campus Life
• Celebrating the Accomplishments of Students with Disabilities
• Multicultural Services: Let Your Light Shine
• Reflections on Shining the Light of Christ
• Sesquicentennial Mural
• Student Wellness: Sesquicentennial Wellness Expo
Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences
• Rheumatic Relief Program
• Student Research Conference
• Center for Animation: Sharing the Light of Christ Through the Literal Light of Animated Film and Games
Continuing Education
• Light for a Lifetime
• Night of Light Gala
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
• A Book of Mormon Spectrum
• Addressing the Interrelated Challenges of Poverty in Nepali Brick Factories
• Wearable Backpack Sensors
• Tiny Temples
• Student Innovator of the Year
• Safety and Ethics Conference
• Our Greatest Beacons of Light
Enrollment Services
• Beacons of Light by Enrollment Services
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
• Anthropology: Turning the Heart of the Children
• Juneteenth Building Belonging for All
• Center for Family History and Genealogy: Turning Hearts and Building Bodies
• Economics: Go Forth to Serve and Let Your Light Shine
• Family Life: The School of Family Life's Commitment
• Geography: Navajo Nation Regional Planning
• Social Work: Social Work as Global Service
• Sociology: Sociology as the Science of Compassion
• Political Science: The Peacemaking Initiative
Financial Services
• Student Mentoring
Fine Arts & Communications
• Sharing the Light of the Arts with the World
• Documentary on Karl G. Maeser
First-Year Experience
• Educating and Celebrating the Light of Mentoring
General Counsel
• National Association of College and University Attorneys Annual Conference Book Drive
General Education
• Educating the Whole Person
• Honors Program: "Light bearers in a precious tradition of learning in the light." (John S. Tanner)
Graduate Studies
• Graduate Students Spreading the Light
Harold B. Lee Library
• A Spark from Heaven
• BYU Sesquicentennial Exhibit
• Dia de Muertos Ofrenda and Celebration
• Hold an 1830 Book of Mormon
• Out of the Best Books
Human Resources Services
• My Y for working at BYU
Humanities
• Center for Language Studies: A Love of Language Learning
•Cougar Tales
• English Language Center: Changing Lives One Person at a Time
• German & Russian: 50 Years of Adventsingen
• Humanities: We Are the Language University
• Humanities Center: BYU Walks – Building Our Community
• International Cinema: The Light of International Cinema
• Linguistics: The Light, Life and Language of Linguistics
• Research & Writing Center: The Power of Student Mentoring
• Second Century Address Translation
• Spanish & Portuguese: Deep Cultural Immersion in Portuguese
David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies
• Building Bridges of Light Through Service Abroad
• Building Bridges of Light through Peacemaking on Campus
Law School
• BYU Law Pro Bono Program
Life Sciences
• Biology: Faith & Fieldwork – A Unique Light in Biology
• Cell Biology: Building Bridges in Brazil – Fire Sponge Collaboration
• Exercise Sciences: Health, Service, and the Human Spirit
• Microbiology and Molecular Biology: Sequencing Genes by the Light of Christ
• Neuroscience Center: Neurons of Empathy and Divine Design
• Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Sciences: Nourishing Hope for Transitional Housing
• Plant & Wildlife Sciences: Nature's Blueprint – Science, Stewardship, and Spirit
• Public Health: Families First: A Light to Lift Generations
• Life Sciences Essay
Integrity & Compliance
• "What Does Integrity Look Like?"
Marriott School of Business
• Air Force and Army ROTC Programs: Saints at War—ROTC Tribute to Christlike Leadership and Service
•Ballard Center for Social Impact: US Against Hunger
•Business Career Center: Career Life Hacks—A Resource Library for Students
•BYU Marriott School of Business: Creating Christlike Leaders—2025 BYU Marriott Case Competition
•Department of Experience Design & Management: Creating a Blueprint of Intentional Experiences
•Department of Finance: Finance Leaders in the Making—A Year of Mentorship
•Department of Information Systems: Integrating Skills into Service for IS Students
•Department of Management: Skilled Service—Helping Job Seekers
•Global Supply Chain Management Program: Sharing Light Abroad—Addressing Modern-Day Slavery
•Marketing Program: Marketing Students and Community Action Services
•MBA Program: 2025 Faith & Belief at Work Case Competition
• MPA Program: Focusing on the One—Grantwell's 2025 Philanthropic Consulting
•School of Accountancy: Serving the Community—2025 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Lab
•The Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology: Entrepreneurial Legacy—Celebrating 150 BYU-Based Businesses
•Undergraduate Advisement: Year of Reflections—BYU Marriott Peer Advisors
•Whitmore Global Business Center: Celebrating 40 Years—The impact of the Cardon International Sponsorship
Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship
• Disciple-Scholarship as a Beacon of Light
McKay School of Education
• Communication Disorders: How We Make Life Better
• Counseling Psychology & Special Education: Belonging with a Disability
• Instructional Psychology and Technology: Research Practice Partnership
• Educational Leadership and Foundations: The Light of Our Students
• Teacher Education: America’s Inspired Founding
• Teacher Education: What You Teach May Someday Light the World
• World Teachers Day
Multicultural Student Services
• Let Your Light Shine
Museum of Art
• Acquiring Plexus no. 29
• Earthbound and Heavenward
Nursing
• Global and Population Health
Office of Information Technology
• Enabling Others to Shine
Physical Facilities
• BYU 150 Flower Bed
Police & Security
• First Aid Kits
Religious Education
• 150 Years of Religious Education
Residence Life
• Shine Bright, Share Your Light
Risk Management & Safety Department
• Shedding Light on Uncertainty
Sorensen Center for Moral & Ethical Leadership
• Leading by Faith Conference
Student Development Services
• Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Performing Arts Management
• The World is Our Stage
Print & Mail
• Printing Light
Purchasing and Travel
• Purchasing Lamp Lighters
• Travel Lamp Lighters
Wheatley Institute
• Sharing the Light of the Constitution