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06/16/2026
Lasting social impact is built through the influence of individuals acting with purpose and compassion.
Every effort to strengthen a community, support a neighbor, or address a social challenge contributes to something larger than ourselves.
Read President Christofferson's full conference talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/51christofferson?lang=eng
A quick registration reminder:
Ballard Center course codes have changed from MSB ➡️ GCI.
When searching for classes, be sure to use GCI to find Ballard Center courses.
Check out the updated class list through the link in our bio!
What happens when students are trusted to lead real social impact work?
At the Ballard Center, students gain hands-on experience solving complex challenges alongside industry professionals and community leaders.
The result: meaningful impact, stronger communities, and students prepared to Do Good. Better. Learn how you can get involved through the link in our bio.
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The Ballard Center newsletter helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected through stories, resources, and updates from the Ballard Center and beyond.
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05/11/2026
What does meaningful impact actually look like?
Changing the world doesn't always begin with massive resources or grand gestures. More often, it begins with ordinary people choosing to serve consistently, compassionately, and intentionally.
If you're passionate about service, humanitarian work, or creating positive change where you are, Sharon Eubank's "Doing Small Things with Great Love: How Everyday Humanitarians are Changing the World" is a book worth adding to your reading list!
05/07/2026
How can faith-based action strengthen communities before, during, and after crises?
Effective disaster response isn’t just about providing resources. It’s about listening to communities, building trust, and serving with compassion.
Learn more by watching Elder Quinn S. Millington’s full address from the 2026 Do Good. Better. Conference on our YouTube channel by clicking the link in our bio!
04/24/2026
What do BYU students learn from participating at the Ballard Center? Read in their own words to find out!
Check out our 2026 graduation photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/byuballardcenter/albums
Congrats 2026 BYU Graduates!!! 💙 We love hearing how participation in the Ballard Center has made a difference in the lives of our students.
Drop a comment to help us congratulate all of the incredible students starting their next chapter! 🥳
Ballard Brief students have worked all semester "loving the problem" by deeply researching their chosen social issue topic and then writing a brief on it.
Earlier this month, they had a chance to present their work before finalizing it for publication as part of our online resource library at ballardbrief.byu.edu.
Learn more through the link in our bio!
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