Pathway set to open 100th domestic site in Rexburg » By Caleb Trujillo
In April, Pathway will open its 100th domestic site in Rexburg. Since its creation in 2009 under BYU-Idaho, Pathway has provided academic opportunity to thousands of members of the Church across the world.
old, have English language proficiency, attend weekly gatherings during the semester, and be a member of the Church. No fees or standardized test scores are required to apply. Designed to give students the confidence and skills needed to succeed in college, Pathway is a low-cost educational opportunity that combines online courses with local gatherings.
While there are over 150 operating sites throughout the world, serving nearly 7,000 students, Rexburg will be the 100th site to open in the United States and Canada. For those interested in finding out more about the program, Pathway will host a kickoff fireside open to all local Church leadership and interested students on Sunday, February 23 at 7 p.m. The fireside will take place at the meetinghouse on 170 W. 1st S. in Rexburg, next to Porter Park. Those who attend can expect an introduction to the program, and Pathway representatives will be available to answer questions.
We are so excited to be able to bring the blessing of Pathway to our friends and neighbors.
Students earn college credit that is eligible for transfer to BYU-Idaho and other universities. The program takes three semesters, or one year, to complete and can lead to professional certificates and degrees. For those who face barriers of cost, time, fear, or lack of confidence to succeed in a university environment, Pathway provides an educational opportunity never before thought possible. While the Pathway home office is located in Rexburg under BYU-Idaho, an individual site has never before existed within the city.
“We know many members of the Church face barriers in obtaining education,” said Bryan Justesen, director “I found it rather poetic that Rexburg of domestic Pathway sites. “So even in a would be our 100th domestic site,” said J.D. GRIFFITH town that hosts a large university where J.D. Griffith, managing director of Pathway. few who desire to attend are turned “We did not do this by design; it simply away, we will still find many interested happened this way. We are so excited to be students. With the combined efforts able to bring the blessing of Pathway to our of local ecclesiastical leaders and service missionaries, Pathway friends and neighbors.” can deliver powerful blessings to the lives of many more Church members and their families.” With the announcement of the Rexburg site, Pathway has seen its program come full circle and it is expected that sites will Pathway is designed for students of any age, old and young. continue to dot the Earth. However, those who apply to Pathway must be at least 18 years
BYU-Idaho math competition open to local high schoolers » By Austin Cary
BYU-Idaho invites local high school and home schooled students to attend the 4th Annual Regional Mathematics Competition: Math Madness, and compete for scholarships towards a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at BYU-Idaho. The conference will be held Wednesday, March 12 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Manwaring Center. The scholarships will be awarded to the students with the highest scores on either a calculus or statistics exam.
you can do with it, the conference will address this question. ‘Come excited and leave inspired.’”
“Students often ask, ‘were I am going to use this math?’” said Heidi Turner, an instructor in the BYU-Idaho Department of Mathematics. “Mathematics is inspiring because of all the things
For more information and to register, contact Heidi Turner in BYU-Idaho’s Department of Mathematics by calling 496-7548 or emailing turnerh@byui.edu.
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A pre-calculus exam will be available for students who do not feel prepared to compete but want to participate. While the exams are being graded, participants will be entertained with math related activities and have the opportunity for career exploration in math related fields.