Elder D. Todd Christofferson, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced Elder Alvin F. Meredith III will become the 18th president of BYU-Idaho. He made the announcement during a BYU-Idaho devotional. Elder Christofferson's remarks are titled "Be strong and of a good courage." Speakers during this devotional also include President Henry J. Eyring, Kelly Eyring, Jennifer Meredith, and Elder Meredith.