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Make the Ballard Center part of your BYU experience.

You Can Make a Difference

Do you love the idea of changing the world? Are you passionate about philanthropy, humanitarian work, or sustainability? Whatever your major, skill set, or background, we know that YOU can make a difference. The Ballard Center is here to give you the nudge you need to get started, because all great changemakers start somewhere. So why not here? Why not now? And why not YOU?

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"For years I felt powerless in combating social problems as big as the ones I saw in the news. . . . Being involved with the Ballard Center has helped me find training and resources to make an impact."
Juan Camargo, BS '19

Get Started

Welcome to the Ballard Center for Social Impact, we are so happy you are here. We offer classes, internships, funding, research opportunities, events, student employment, and a minor. We are here to help you develop the faith and skills to solve social problems.
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Meet with a Peer Advisor

Learn how you can make the Ballard Center part of your BYU experience.
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Do Good. Better Mini Course

Don’t have time to take a BYU class? Take the mini course and join our community.
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Events

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"The mentorship, purpose-driven culture, and hands-on experience I’ve gained here have shaped not only my career goals but also my personal vision for how I want to make a difference in the world."
Megan Wester, BA '27

Academic Opportunities

Explore different ways to get involved through the Ballard Center below.
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Global & Community Impact Minor

BYU students who want increased faith and skills to solve social problems can add our minor.
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Class List

See a complete list of all the classes taught at the Ballard Center.

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Become a Ballard Brief Author

Publish research as an undergraduate. Write a literature review with a skilled mentor and submit for publication.
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Career Resources

Looking for a career in social impact? Build your resume and learn how to job search.
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Social Impact Projects On-campus Internships (SIP)

Sign up for MSB 492R and work with a team of interns on a social impact focused project.
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I’m so glad that I discovered the Ballard Center early enough to participate in so many great experiences. If you are at BYU, get an advisement appointment and find opportunities that will amplify your education and future!
Jason Koncurat, BS '20
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Social Problem Solving in Action

Do you want hands on experience solving social problems? Check out the experiences the Ballard Center provides for students below.
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Ballard Labs

Explore our students’ work in solving local and global problems through Ballard Labs.
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Peery Business for Good

For students interested in the power of business to Do Good. Better. in the world.

More info coming soon.
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Startups for Good

Receive funding and support building your social impact venture.
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Competitions and Grants

More info coming soon.
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Ballard Center Jobs and Internships

More info coming soon.
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Questions? Contact us or visit us in TNRB 360.
ballardcenter@byu.edu
801-422-5283