Top Videos of 2024: Humanitarian service, animation excellence and world-class performance

Life and Breath: BYU-Nepali team studies air pollution’s human impact
In this piece, an interdisciplinary BYU research team studies air pollution and respiratory health in Nepal. “I don’t know that I’ve ever seen my students so happy and engaged in learning,” said BYU professor Jim Johnston. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to listen to them talk about the experiences they’re having here, their love for the people and their desire to use the science to make the world a better place.”

BYU animated short “Student Accomplice” wins Student Academy Award
Watch parts of this delightful, award-winning student animated film, along with student and production commentary, and the actual presentation of the Student Academy Award in London. BYU is the only United States based university to receive this prestigious award since the competition went international.

The BYU Men’s Chorus sings a beautiful arrangement of “Were You There?”
BYU Men’s Chorus celebrates the life, sacrifice and grace of Jesus Christ in the hymn, “Were You There.” Originating as an African-American spiritual, this piece carries a message of hope and redemption.

Go Forth to Serve: BYU students research human impact of air pollution in Nepal
This national commercial is a one-minute version of the “Life and Breath” feature video about the Nepal project up above. The overall goal of the project is to improve the working conditions and lives of individuals and communities who are exposed to air pollution associated with brick kilns.

BYU’s “Witch’s Cat” wins BYU’s 20th Student Emmy
This video highlights the development of the entertaining “The Witch’s Cat,” which won the 20^th Student Emmy for BYU’s Center for Animation. “I think the theme of ‘The Witch’s Cat’ is really about love,” said Abby Stake Graham, director of the film. “I love the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love the true principles that it teaches me. A couple of those principles in ‘The Witch’s Cat’ are love and change and forgiveness.”

The BYU Cougarettes win their 26th National Championship with this routine
In this team sendoff video, the BYU Cougarettes share their winning Jazz routine from the 2024 NDA College Cheer and Dance Championships. The Cougarettes are 26-time national champions.