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Bruce C. Hafen, is an American attorney, academic, and religious leader. He has been a significant figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and in higher education. Bruce Hafen was born on October 30, 1940, in St. George, Utah. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University (BYU) and a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah. He began his career practicing law in Salt Lake City before joining BYU as an assistant to the president. He was a founding faculty member of BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School and later served as its dean. From 1978 to 1985, Hafen was the president of Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho), where he made significant contributions to the institution’s growth and development. He also served as the provost at BYU from 1989 to 1996. In 1996, Hafen was called as a general authority of the LDS Church, serving in various leadership roles until he was granted emeritus status in 2010. He has written extensively on family law, education, and religious topics. His scholarly work has been published in prestigious journals. Hafen and his wife, Marie Kartchner, have seven children. They have co-authored several books and articles, contributing to discussions on family and religious life.