2017 Spring Commencement

"From high quality universities, such as BYU, come our future leaders in all walks of life and all societies."

-Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne

"Let’s dare to be kind when others run by, let's lift those around us with no hesitation."

-Thomas James Stone

"I congratulate you, I honor you for your achievements, I look forward to learning of your successes, and I thank you very much for allowing me to be a part of you."

-Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne

"Be awe-full…. The meaning of words can change dramatically over time…. Centuries ago awful had a very positive connotation. Its original meaning was awe inspiring… always beware of things that are awe inspiring or be full of awe."

-President Kevin Worthen

"I am confident that all of you during your time here learned something you may have never supposed… I hope that each of you took advantage of those times to be filled with awe -- to be awe-ful."

-President Kevin Worthen

"The words from an old Proverb, on the day you were born you cried and your family and friends rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die others cry and you rejoice.... Choose to live so that when it's time for you to graduate from this life you leave behind a legacy such that others will cry and you will rejoice."

-Elder Bradley D. Foster

"Our university… is widely known and internationally known for the breadth and depth of its study."

-Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne

"God has given us two things in life, time and the opportunity to choose what you do with it."

-Elder Bradley D. Foster

"Our diplomas can serve as a reminder that where much is given much is required."

-Thomas James Stone

"As each of you graduate from BYU you will carry with you your good name and the good name of this university. What people think of those two names will largely depend on their interaction with you…. My hope is that those that encounter you and learn that you are a graduate of Brigham Young University will think better of BYU because they know you."

-President Kevin Worthen