With the Pentagon on the telephone, BYU president held his ground on the Honor Code

After an Air Force colonel’s refusal to sign the Honor Code prompted talk of moving the class, a Defense Department official expressed concern.

Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune BYU President Kevin J. Worthen speaks during Brigham Young University’s Commencement Exercises at the Marriott Center Thursday April 23, 2015. A total of 5881 students from 10 colleges received degrees at the ceremonies, with 5004 students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 692 students receiving master’s degrees and 185 receiving doctoral degrees.

With the Pentagon on the telephone, BYU president held his ground on the Honor Code

After an Air Force colonel’s refusal to sign the Honor Code prompted talk of moving the class, a Defense Department official expressed concern.

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