BYU-Idaho Special Collections & Archives

06/15/2026

Happy Birthday, President David A. Bednar!
Born June 15 and President of Ricks College from 1997 to 2004. Under his leadership, Ricks College became BYU–Idaho.
He once said BYU–Idaho is a "Disciple Preparation Center" — a place to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
His legacy still lives on our campus today.

06/05/2026

Special opening SATURDAY, June 6, 10 am - 5 pm!

Come see "Higher Ground: Response and Recovery after the Teton Dam Flood" in MCK 226, on the 2nd floor of the recently remodeled McKay Library.

We will continue to have our Exhibit open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm throughout June!!

06/05/2026

The Teton Dam failed.
In a matter of hours, 80 billion gallons of water rushed into the Snake River Plain, sweeping through farms, neighborhoods, and the heart of Rexburg. The flood traveled more than 100 miles in three days. 11 lives were lost. 80,000 people evacuated. Thousands of homes destroyed.
Fifty years later, these images from our archive tell the story that words alone cannot.

06/03/2026

Get ready to test your knowledge of fact vs. fiction!

As with all high impact events, rumors were flying, some with shreds of truth and others dangerously inaccurate.
At the same time, so many individual and community miracles were also seen and shared during the devastation and aftermath. We have gathered some of those stories here.

If you know of additional myths, miracles, or moments not mentioned here, please contact [email protected].

06/03/2026

Open Press Day on the replica Grandin Press, usually once a month, is ALL week for Flood week June 1-6! Come print your own "Higher Ground" page with a commemorative graphic carved by SPC students!

06/02/2026

The BYU-Idaho Geology Department shared the waterflow video we are using in the "Higher Ground" exhibit open house. The video was created by Spero and Calhoun from BSU and today, June 2, Hannah Spero is presenting for in the Museum of Rexburg exhibit room at 4 pm.

05/30/2026

Fifty years after the collapse of the Teton Dam, Idaho Experience revisits one of the most devastating events in Idaho history with a new documentary, “The Teton Dam Disaster.” The film explores the disaster’s lasting impact on the people and communities forever changed by that day.

“The Teton Dam Disaster” premieres June 4 at 8:30 p.m. on Idaho Public Television and YouTube at https://youtu.be/jC1du0N-wm0

05/25/2026

Those walking tours will also include campus! We will have some special displays as well. Keep your eyes open for more info coming this week! 👀

05/04/2023

“Do, or do not . . .”

Mesoamerican jade head pendant from the Sorenson Collection with some resemblance to a particular Jedi master.

09/20/2022

Happy National Voter Registration Day! Take a few minutes to register or check your registration:

Learn how to register to vote and find the deadlines for voter registration in your state.