Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Derek Miller, president of the BYU Alumni Association and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, joined Y’s Guys to discuss why this is one of the most exciting times in BYU history. Derek shared how BYU athletics serves as a powerful “megaphone” for the university, helping connect more than 500,000 alumni around the world while also drawing attention to the university’s academic, service, and leadership accomplishments.
Derek highlighted the impact of BYU’s growing presence in the Big 12 and explained how alumni tailgates and Cougs Care service projects are leaving a lasting impression in communities across the country. From food drives to community service initiatives, he believes BYU fans are helping people remember not just the games, but the values the university represents.
The conversation also featured a fun discussion about influential BYU alumni, including Lavell Edwards, Mitt Romney, President Dallin H. Oaks, Steve Young, and Krešimir Ćosić. Derek reflected on the impact BYU has had on his own life and encouraged alumni everywhere to stay involved and use their education and experiences to make a positive difference in the world.
Timestamps (approximate):
00:00 — Derek Miller joins Y’s Guys
03:06 — Why this is an exciting time to lead the BYU Alumni Association
04:08 — How BYU sports connects alumni around the world
05:56 — BYU’s Big 12 influence and growing national visibility
08:05 — Cougs Care and leaving communities better than BYU found them
09:41 — How alumni can connect with BYU events nationwide
12:18 — Most influential BYU alumni: coaches, leaders, and athletes
20:23 — How BYU prepared Derek for his career
21:41 — Derek’s message to BYU’s 500,000+ alumni worldwide
23:08 — Five Questions with Derek
#BYU #BYUAlumni #DerekMiller #GoCougs #BYUSports #CougarNation #Big12 #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #YsGuys #LDS
Derek Miller, president of the BYU Alumni Association and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, joined Y’s Guys to discuss why this is one of the most exciting times in BYU history. Derek shared how BYU athletics serves as a powerful “megaphone” for the university, helping connect more than 500,000 alumni around the world while also drawing attention to the university’s academic, service, and leadership accomplishments.
Derek highlighted the impact of BYU’s growing presence in the Big 12 and explained how alumni tailgates and Cougs Care service projects are leaving a lasting impression in communities across the country. From food drives to community service initiatives, he believes BYU fans are helping people remember not just the games, but the values the university represents.
The conversation also featured a fun discussion about influential BYU alumni, including Lavell Edwards, Mitt Romney, President Dallin H. Oaks, Steve Young, and Krešimir Ćosić. Derek reflected on the impact BYU has had on his own life and encouraged alumni everywhere to stay involved and use their education and experiences to make a positive difference in the world.
Timestamps (approximate):
00:00 — Derek Miller joins Y’s Guys
03:06 — Why this is an exciting time to lead the BYU Alumni Association
04:08 — How BYU sports connects alumni around the world
05:56 — BYU’s Big 12 influence and growing national visibility
08:05 — Cougs Care and leaving communities better than BYU found them
09:41 — How alumni can connect with BYU events nationwide
12:18 — Most influential BYU alumni: coaches, leaders, and athletes
20:23 — How BYU prepared Derek for his career
21:41 — Derek’s message to BYU’s 500,000+ alumni worldwide
23:08 — Five Questions with Derek
#BYU #BYUAlumni #DerekMiller #GoCougs #BYUSports #CougarNation #Big12 #BYUFootball #BYUBasketball #YsGuys #LDS
