In the summer of 1948, the newly formed BYU radio club began broadcasting to an audience just beyond the edges of
the Provo, Utah campus. Some 60 years later, over 45 million households in Utah and across the United States receive
programming from Brigham Young University through the services of BYU Television, BYU Radio, KBYU Television, and
Classical 89 KBYU-FM. In addition, countless households internationally access programming via BYU Television International,
the internet, cable and satellite.
BYU Broadcasting is the organizational umbrella for Brigham Young University's educational broadcast channels.
The objectives of BYU Broadcasting include:
- Informing and enriching the lives of worldwide audiences by acquiring, creating, and distributing educational, inspirational, and entertaining programs that reflect the values of Brigham Young University and its sponsoring institution, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Delivering audio and video programming to homes nationally and internationally via global networks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Serving an audience of alumni and friends of Brigham Young University, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and those with similar interests and values.
- Drawing on the activities and educational resources of Brigham Young University as the primary source of content for television and radio productions and web sites.
- Involving and mentoring students to the greatest extent possible in accomplishing our goals and objectives.
In short, each of the broadcast properties supported by BYU Broadcasting seeks to educate, inspire, and enrich as it touches the minds, hearts, and souls of viewers and listeners across the world.