On Campus or Online?

4 key factors to consider when deciding between an online or an on-campus degree

BY: Carla Griffith

The digital age has made people more open to new ways of doing things—whether that be online shopping, online dating, or online education. The digital experience is designed to make our lives easier. One digital advancement that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years is online education. Some of the reasons for this […]

74 And Still Learning

PathwayConnect helped Mary Copeland, at age 74, overcome her fears and realize the power of working together

BY: Mary Copeland

Panic set in long before I had set my GPS for the church building in Olympia, Washington. What had I been thinking when I signed up for PathwayConnect? I was completely out of my mind, returning to school at 74. Why had I committed to driving an hour and a half each way to gather […]

Through The Eyes of A Speaking Partner

Doug Watson shares his experience as a speaking partner for PathwayConnect

BY: Doug Watson

BYU-Pathway Worldwide offers a unique volunteer program that partners fluent English-speaking mentors with non-native English-speaking PathwayConnect students to help develop English skills. They practice English conversation skills by meeting for 30 minutes once a week for 12 consecutive weeks. At a BYU-Idaho devotional, Doug Watson, the school’s Facilities Management Services director, shared how his experience […]

How Education Helps Build the Kingdom of God

By earning an education, you become an integral part of the Lord’s work

BY: J.A. Bañez

Have you ever wondered how continuing your education can help you participate in the Lord’s work to build His kingdom? In the 1830s, the Lord revealed the importance of education—especially in these last days—for the establishment of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Seek diligently … words of wisdom,” the Lord said. “Seek […]

Meet Brad Hales

Get to know BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s Data Management and Planning Officer

BY: J.A. Bañez

Brad Hales is BYU-Pathway Worldwide’s first data management and planning officer. He was raised in Burley, Idaho, and currently lives in Centerville, Utah, with his wife and five children. Brad has strived to live a life dedicated to service. After his full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in England, he […]

I Finally Knew of God’s Love

Anger filled Angela’s heart for years, but one PathwayConnect assignment changed everything

BY: Kylee Hale

The phone rang late in the night. When her husband, Scott, hung up, Angela’s heart sank. She knew what the call meant. They rushed to the NICU one final time to give their 11-day-old angel a proper goodbye. For years, the loss of her daughter burdened Angela. She blamed God for taking her baby girl […]

If You Want to Quit

These 3 habits can motivate you when doubts arise

BY: Ben Packer

Have you ever asked yourself if earning your degree is even worth it, or if PathwayConnect or an online education is truly for you? Earning a degree is a challenging endeavor. It requires commitment, sacrifice, and a lot of hard work. But as with many difficult things, this journey promises significant rewards to those who […]