Henry B. Eyring

Henry B. Eyring is an emeritus academic and religious leader, serving as a Professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, President of Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho), and Commissioner of the Church Educational System. His academic background includes a physics degree from the University of Utah and advanced business degrees from Harvard. He emphasizes teaching as a moral act, advocating for educators to uplift students’ self-perceptions and potential. His research and writings focus on integrating faith with learning, emphasizing vulnerability, empathy, and the role of the Holy Spirit in education.

• Education: B.S. in Physics (University of Utah, 1955), M.B.A. and Ph.D. (Harvard University, 1963)
• Church Roles: First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

His teaching philosophy, shaped by his father’s example and mentor Roland Christensen, prioritizes student emotional well-being over academic metrics. He advocates for admissions policies that prioritize potential over numerical criteria, and his writings explore themes like prayer, covenant living, and spiritual resilience.