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Brigham Young University celebrates 150 years of history and tradition

October 12, 2025

By Lee Benson, Deseret News: BYU is turning 150 this coming Thursday. Exactly a century and a half ago, on Oct. 16, 1875, the deed of trust was signed for the founding of Brigham Young Academy. The first classes began 2½ months later, in January 1876.

To celebrate turning a century and a half, without interruption, BYU is throwing a yearlong party. All over campus, you’ll find displays, signs and banners shouting “happy birthday.” South of the administration building, for example, the grounds department has spelled out “150” in a huge arrangement of plants.

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