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Social Impact Initiatives Put Students in the Driver's Seat

May 29, 2024 02:55 PM
Morgan Wellman had big dreams for a future career focused on solving global problems but was unsure which path would lead her there. It wasn't until a BYU professor advised her to take the Social Impact Projects (SIP) internship class that she understood her passion for social impact initiatives.
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Ballard Startup Success Story: Neonatal Rescue Works to Bring Lifesaving Care to Infants

November 01, 2022 10:30 AM
What started in response to a Ballard Center challenge has now grown into an impactful organization providing lifesaving solutions for infants around the world.
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Changemaker Champions: Winter 2022 Winners and Finalists

April 05, 2022 03:08 PM
What's the big idea? Proposing everything from art therapy to more people of color in publishing, these students won the 2022 Changemaker Writing Competition by addressing a social issue and sharing how they intend to address it.
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Powerful Collaborations

April 01, 2022 11:17 AM
The Ballard Center for Social Impact connects students with social problem-solving organizations across the world. Throughout the years, these partnerships have benefited both students and organizations, providing meaningful opportunities for gaining experience and insight,building a valuable network, and delivering value.
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Justin King's Journey From Fish Farm Incubator To Agricultural Investor

September 22, 2011 11:31 AM
Justin King says he had it all in Silicon Valley. But after working with the Ballard Center, King tells The Deseret News that his desire for a more fulfilling role led him to found a fish farm startup in East Africa.
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BYU Students Join Initiative Helping Other Students Pay For School Worldwide

January 12, 2011 11:42 AM
The Deseret News covered BYU students helping an innovative micro-loan company make college affordable for impoverished students around the world.
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