Fulfilling the Mission

Fulfilling the Mission

This BYU-Idaho Radio podcast explores the academic colleges and departments at BYU-Idaho. We interview the deans, chairs, students, and alumni involved in the programs. We talk to them about the majors and minors available, the skills students learn, the jobs they can get after graduation, and how the colleges and departments help fulfill the mission of BYU-Idaho to "develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities."

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June 11, 2025 1 min

BYU-Idaho's mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in their communities. This podcast explores how the different academic departments are doing that each day.

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Brandon Isle talks to Elaine Wagner, the chair of the Department of Math, and Annaka McClelland, who is studying data science, about the department and how it fulfills the mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in their communities.

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June 4, 2025 31 mins

Natalia Hepworth talks to Evan Hansen, the chair of the Department of Physics, and Brian Palmer, who is studying physics, about the department and how it fulfills the mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in their communities.

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Natalia Hepworth talks to Nathan Jack, the chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Jade Ford, a senior studying electrical engineering, about the department and how it fulfills the mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in their communities.

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Natalia Hepworth talks to Shawn Jensen, the chair of the Department of Design and Construction Management, and Kamila Rhoades, a senior in the Construction Management program, about the department and how it fulfills the mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in their communities.

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Brandon Isle talks to Scott Johnson, the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and James Edwards, a student majoring in biochemistry, about the department and how it fulfills the mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in their communities.

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Brandon Isle talks to Justin Miller, the chair of the Department of Engineering Technology, and Rustin Moon, a senior in the Automotive Engineering Technology program, about how the department fulfills the mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, their communities and in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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The College of Physical Sciences and Engineering has eight departments. Dean Mike Sessions and recent graduate Maddie Wahlen give an overview of the college and how it helps fulfill the mission of BYU-Idaho to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, their communities and in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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February 26, 2025 39 mins

In this season's concluding episode, Bea Mattos speaks with BYU-Idaho alumni Isabelle Justice and Celeste Christopherson. They talk about how their classroom experiences, teacher relationships, and other offered opportunities at BYU-Idaho has helped further them in their prospective careers and how it pushed them forward on their path to becoming better disciples in their communities.

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February 19, 2025 38 mins

BYU-Idaho's Natalia Hepworth speaks with Matthew Maroon, the Chair of the Marketing Department, and Ethan Richards, a graduating student, about their personal experiences and the work they've done in the Marketing Department.

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February 12, 2025 12 mins

BYU-Idaho Radio's Brandon Isle is joined by Brian Page, the Chair of the Finance Department, and graduating student, Presley Aror. In this episode, they discuss the different programs, projects, internships, and job opportunities available to students interested in finance.

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February 5, 2025 22 mins

For BYU-Idaho Radio, Natalia Hepworth speaks with John Hibbard the Economics Department Chair, and Caitlyn Sorensen, a graduating senior in Agricultural Business, about the many opportunities and offerings the Economics Department has for students at BYU-Idaho.

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January 29, 2025 25 mins

BYU-Idaho Radio's Natalia Hepworth speaks with the department chair of communication, Jason Reeder, and graduating student Sarah Sanchez.

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January 22, 2025 20 mins

Natalia Hepworth interviews Shane Wasden, who works as the Business Management Department Chair at BYU-Idaho and graduating student Abby Sabel.

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January 15, 2025 22 mins

Patrick Walsh, the chair of the Accounting Department at BYU-Idaho, and Rebekah Ricks, a student who is preparing to graduate from the Accounting Department, join Natalia Hepworth to talk about how the Accounting Department fulfills the mission of BYU-Idaho.

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BYU-Idaho's College of Business and Communication includes six departments. Casey Ann Hurley is the dean of the college and talks about what it offers to students and how the college is fulfilling the mission of BYU-Idaho.

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