LDS general authority named BYU-Idaho’s new president
Alvin Frazier “Trip” Meredith III will replace Henry J. Eyring.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Alvin F. Meredith III speaks to students in the Brigham Young University–Idaho Center on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Moments before this, he was named the school’s new president, effective Aug.1, 2023.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.