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The extraordinary geological adventures of Hannah Bonner
While at BYU, Hannah Bonner led the BYU Mars Rover science team, published a book with maps of prehistoric Utah, studied landslide risks near the Three Gorges Dam in China and researched toxic algae blooms in Utah Lake.
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BYU students create hands-free device that automatically opens doors for wheelchair users
They’ve created a device that attaches to the motor on automatic doors so that they open automatically as a wheelchair user approaches. Wheelchair users need only download an accompanying smartphone app
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BYU Ph.D. grad, NASA research fellow leads by example
From age 13, Alden Yellowhorse wanted to be an engineer. After transferring to BYU for his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, going on to get a Ph.D. was not his expectation. However, the decision to get his Ph.D. has opened doors for personal, professional and academic growth – including an ongoing research relationship with NASA.
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Water droplets defy conventional rules when caught by fibers bent at a certain angle
Researchers from Utah State, BYU and University of Liege have learned that fibers bent at a certain angle can hold a lot more water than you would expect.
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BYU researchers look to acupuncture for treating addiction
Research led by BYU psychology professor Scott Steffensen is showing that acupuncture can have a very real impact at the neurological level, better helping those recovering from addiction.
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BYU names new chief information security officer
Tracy Flinders will establish and oversee a cybersecurity program for the university that covers communications, applications and infrastructure.
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"Alexa, can we have a real conversation?"
A team of computer science students is one of eight selected to compete in Amazon’s Alexa Prize Challenge. They were given a $250,000 grant and tasked with programming a bot who can hold a conversation on a range of popular topics.
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Devotional and forum schedule for spring/summer semester 2018
During the Spring and Summer terms, Devotionals and Forums are held in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center.
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Engine-building BYU grad encourages students to change the world
If you have ever seen “The Fast and the Furious” movies then you must have noticed the powerful turbocharged engines in their cars. Although the films are not known for their realism, BYU grad Matthew Bingham helps engineer real life turbocharged engines for the Fortune 500 company Cummins.
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Want students more engaged in class? Let them sample tiny creatures living on them
A group of BYU professors has found that giving students access to their personal biological data has a profound impact on their learning experience.
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Professor and students create a do-it-yourself engineering activities book for kids
There are children’s books out there for just about every imaginable subject: science, math, art, and now engineering can be added to that list. Geoff Wright, an associate professor of technology and engineering studies here at Brigham Young University, and his team of students, collaborated on a book with basic, rainy-day engineering activities for elementary school kids.
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BYU Devotional: A holier approach to ministering
Following changes at General Conference, Elder Neil L. Andersen, of the Quorom of the Twelve Apostles, shared examples of what Christlike ministering looks like and how we can help those around us grow closer to God.
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Students engineer hand-trike attachment for LDS Charities global wheelchair program
BYU engineering students are helping make LDS Charities wheelchairs even better for people in need around the globe.
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The future is bright: WE@BYU
A panel of female BYU alumni gave advice and encouragement to women students
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BYU Women's Conference to be held May 3–4
Keynote speakers include Elder Gerrit W. Gong and sister Susan L. Gong, the Relief Society general presidency, BYU President Kevin J Worthen and Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt.
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BYU updates advocate title for sexual assault survivors
In an effort to clarify purpose and better meet the needs of students on campus, Brigham Young University is updating the title of victim advocate to sexual assault survivor advocate.
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BYU Devotional: Seeing Things Differently
Dr. Michael Dorff, department chair of Mathematics, encouraged students to see things and people differently at Tuesday's Devotional address.
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Cougar Query: "My favorite lecture to teach is demonstrating the mathematics behind soap bubbles and soap films"
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Michael Dorff, math department chair and president-elect of the Mathematical Association of America.
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BYU grad uses engineering to keep Air Force pilots safe
Have you ever used a flight simulator? BYU alum Jessica Collyer tests and improves them every day for her job at Hill Air Force Base as a software test engineer. Collyer received her mechanical engineering degree from BYU in 2016 and now works as a software test engineer for the 309th Software Maintenance group for the United States Air Force.
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2018 Student Innovator of the Year seeks to make world more accessible
On Thursday, March 29, seven finalists competed in the SIOY competition. The judges’ votes are in, and Piero has been named 2018 Student Innovator of the Year!
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BYU hosts regional chemical engineering conference
Over 150 chemical engineering students from 11 different schools across the Rocky Mountain region flocked to BYU from Mar. 22-24 for the annual AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) conference.
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BYU study: Why people with insomnia don't know they're asleep
A recent study by BYU psychology professor Daniel Kay suggests a dysfunction in the inhibition process could be what causes those with insomnia to have a hard time fully falling asleep.
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How to know if a new nonprofit will succeed or struggle
A new study coauthored by BYU public management professor Robert Christensen finds new nonprofits can still thrive but they need to be started under the right market conditions.
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BYU Forum: Power in Presence
Dr. Amy Cuddy, social psychologist, author and lecturer, delivered yesterday’s BYU Forum address. She spoke about increasing feelings of power by being more present in stressful situations. She explained that body language, especially power-posing, helps to increase power.
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AdLab students win international prize and garner praise from top industry publications
With a video one judge called "so genius," BYU students beat out 500 other submissions to nab top prize at the ANDY awards.
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Award-winning Broadway musical “Single Wide” premieres at BYU, features original BYU work
Hailed as one of the 10 Best Broadway shows of 2015, “Single Wide” is coming home to BYU for its debut as a fully-staged production.
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BYU Devotional: Embracing God's plan
Elder Kim B. Clark, Church Commissioner of Education of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encouraged students to welcome God's plan into their lives at Tuesday's BYU Devotional.
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New Grad School Rankings show BYU Law make big jump, Marriott School hold steady
BYU’s Law and Business Schools continue to be ranked among the best in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Graduate School Rankings.
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BYU wins national landscape competition by a landslide
BYU has now won the title six times since 2003
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BYU Devotional: Integrity of Heart
Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church, spoke about how to live with integrity, especially in the professional world. He shared what he learned from his friendship with Jon Huntsman, Sr.
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BYU Devotional: Discovering your divine individuality
Dr. Julie Crockett, associate professor in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology, spoke at Tuesday’s Devotional about maintaining individuality on the quest for perfection.
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BYU research could predict how many homers your favorite MLB player will hit this season (Aaron Judge, anyone?)
Using more than 100 years of MLB data, BYU researchers developed a home-run prediction model for current players.
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Cougar Query: "I love watching water. It is peaceful, beautiful and fun mathematical equations describe its motion"
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Julie Crockett, associate professor of mechanical engineering.
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A pair of most-downloaded professors
Clifton Fleming and Gladriel Shobe have rocketed to the top of the field of tax law, ranking in the top 20 for most-downloaded scholarly articles.
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BYU Devotional: Lessons learned from the BYU "fight song"
Elder S. Gifford Nielsen spoke to BYU students about life lessons from The Cougar Song at Tuesday's devotional. He described people who embody the teachings of the song.
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Newly minted Gates Scholar is 5th BYU student to receive rare honor
Anne Thomas is only the fifth BYU student to earn the all-expenses-paid fellowship since Bill and Melinda Gates started the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program in 2000.
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Running helps the brain counteract negative effect of stress, study finds
Most people agree that getting a little exercise helps when dealing with stress. A new BYU study discovers exercise under stress also helps protect your memory.
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BYU Forum: What makes a radical and revolutionary technology
Dr. Dhanurjay “DJ” Patil shared how much good can be accomplished with an understanding of data science and sharing information at Tuesday’s BYU Forum. He shared many examples of how analyzing databases helped people, communities and the nation.
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Study: Materialism in marriage linked to devaluation of marriage
Researchers in BYU's School of Family Life have provided more insight into what may be one of the roots of the dissatisfaction caused by materialism – a diminished view of the importance of marriage itself.
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Flunking freshman to White House official, DJ Patil to speak at BYU Forum
The man who coined the phrase “data science,” which has since evolved into “the sexiest job of the 21st century” according to the Harvard Business Review, will be speaking at Tuesday’s BYU Forum.
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'Romeo y Julieta' takes a bilingual variation to a Shakespearean classic
The Shakespearean players of BYU’s Young Company will highlight multiculturalism in their newest production, “Romeo y Julieta.”
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Meet the new president of math
As president of the Math Association of America, BYU's Math Department chair is committed to sharing the joy of math with undergrads across the country.
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Cougar Query: "I get most excited about my work when I can help a student feel peace once again"
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Janine Greene, a counselor in the Honor Code Office.
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BYU Devotional: Applying Agency, Accountability, and the Atonement of Christ to Sexual Assault
Ben Ogles, dean of The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, spoke against sexual assault and advocated for consent at Tuesday’s BYU Devotional.
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Melting ice is forcing polar bears to swim more; the cost is high
New research by BYU biologist Blaine Griffen finds the increase in swimming could permanently affect polar bear populations, leading to smaller bears, reduced reproduction rates and even increased risk of death for the bears.
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Cougar Query: "When I have 30 minutes of free-time, you can find me playing internet chess"
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Ben Ogles, Dean of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.
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Theatre Ballet stages Victorian Era circus in ‘Carnival of the Animals’
A show for all ages, ‘Carnival of the Animals’ will appeal to families, ballet enthusiasts and those unfamiliar with ballet.
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BYU Symphonic Band and BYU Philharmonic premiere student compositions alongside classic pieces
New works by BYU students Austin Lopez and Caleb Cuzner will be performed in concert on Feb. 9 and 10.
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Better than a hologram: BYU study produces 3D images that float in 'thin air'
BYU engineering professor and holography expert Daniel Smalley has long had a goal to create the same type of 3D image projection. In a paper published this week in Nature, Smalley details the method he has developed to do so.
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BYU Forum: Turning enemies into friends
Sister Sharon Eubank, director of LDS Charities and first counselor in the general presidency of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encouraged meaningful service by treating others as brothers and sisters.
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Retiring dance professor receives top cultural award in China
Jiamin Huang, who recently retired after more than 20 years in BYU’s Dance Department, is being recognized by her home country for contributions she made in enhancing cultural awareness between China and the United States.
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Let’s make a deal: Could AI compromise better than humans?
BYU researchers developed an algorithm that teaches machines not just to win games, but to cooperate and compromise — and sometimes do a little trash-talking too.
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‘OFF THE MAP’ festival includes Shakespeare, puppets and audience collaboration
The fifth season of BRAVO!’s “OFF THE MAP: BYU International Theatre Festival” invites shows from around the world for BYU audiences to enjoy.
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Saving the world's water (and humans) one little stream at a time
Research by BYU ecosystem ecologist Ben Abbott presents a new tool to fight nutrient pollution. His study found that streams can be used as “sensors” of ecosystem health, allowing both improved water quality and food production.
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BYU Devotional: Between Heart and Mind
Elder LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr. explained one of the most important things he learned while at BYU was that great revelation happens when the mind and heart work together.
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Acrobats bring 2,000 years of Chinese tradition to BYU
The Peking Acrobats mix tradition with cutting-edge technology to create a Chinese carnival.
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Surprise! Binge-watching TV is connected to poor diet, exercise habits
You’ve probably already made a few New Year’s resolutions, but new research suggests you better make one more for your health: Cut back on binge-watching.
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BYU Devotional: Keeping Things in Perspective
President Kevin J Worthen and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen, opened the semester with the first BYU Devotional of 2018. They spoke about keeping our experiences in perspective as they shared personal stories and lessons learned.
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Character
BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character. The true value of an education should be measured by who we become, not just how much we know. Etched in stone at the western entrance to campus are the words, “Enter to learn; go forth to serve.” Here are stories of people who make a difference in a world we wish to improve.
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Events
From the performance stages of the Harris Fine Arts Center to the playing floor of the Marriott Center, and many venues in between, BYU students, faculty and staff are showcasing their talents, skills and education in entertaining and intellectual ways. In addition, campus draws some of the best and brightest from all over the world in every field of study, truly making the 'world our campus.' Many events are free and the community is encouraged to attend.
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Announcements
The latest news and information from university administration and the academic colleges at BYU, including the latest in enrollment statistics, new classes and programs, awards and distinctions, new hires and official announcements.
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Faith
BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character. Students at BYU are taught the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which gospel encourages the pursuit of all truth. President Gordon B. Hinckley said of BYU: Here we are doing what is not done in any other major university of which I am aware. We are demonstrating that faith in the Almighty can accompany and enrich scholarship in the secular.
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Intellect
BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character. In addition to teaching classes, most BYU professors also conduct research in their academic field. Students – even at the undergraduate level – participate in research and publish their work alongside a faculty mentor. Here are the stories of what they discover together.
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AdLab students create video aimed to help homeless during the holidays
BYU’s student-run ad agency created a compelling video to encourage the community to support the homeless during the holiday season.
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The top 10 BYU news stories of 2017
The big question surrounding this year's list of top BYU News stories: Did the caffeinated Coca Cola announcement make it?
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Hilary Hahn and Thierry Fischer to perform Dvorák’s compositions at BYU
Renowned violinist Hilary Hahn will perform Dvorák’s dramatic violin concerto with the Utah Symphony in the BRAVO! series’ first concert of 2018.
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BYU researcher co-authors paper in world’s top scientific journal
Nature paper offers insight into supermassive black holes by looking at a galaxy 8 billion light years away.
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Study: Teens who help strangers have more confidence
A new study from BYU's School of Family Life found that adolescents who exhibited prosocial behavior toward strangers had higher self-esteem a year later. The same was not true for prosocial behavior solely to friends and family.
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BYU graduates ranked No. 13 in country for being job ready
Recruiters at top companies around the world think very highly of BYU graduates, according to a new ranking produced by Times Higher Education.
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BYU will provide all-access UTA passes to employees, students and dependents for the next ten years
Students will have free access to UTA's services beginning August 2018. Combined, BYU and UVU will provide access to more than 100,000 people annually.
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Who will receive free UTA passes?
Beginning August 2018 and continuing for the next ten years, current BYU students and employees, as well as their spouses and dependents, will receive free premium access UTA passes. Those eligible to receive the passes include the following:
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Study: Free samples increase sales, work better than end-of-aisle promotions
How effective are in-store free samples when it comes to attracting purchases and loyalty? Do they just provide customers with a free lunch? New BYU research discovers the answer is a definitive yes.
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BYU Devotional: Why we need a Savior
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered the Devotional address. He spoke about why we all needed a Savior, and how that can impact us this Christmas season.
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BRAVO! series presents Kelli O’Hara and Jason Robert Brown
Performance Dates and Times: Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
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The seven most underrated law schools
BYU Law ranks No. 20 in the nation in a new study that judges law schools on evidence from the students.
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BYU Devotional: Happiness, deceit, and small things
Brother Brian K. Ashton, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency, shared three simple lessons about finding greater joy in life — and ultimately obtaining exaltation with God.
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Devotional and forum schedule for winter 2018 semester
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty and staff head to the Marriott Center for the weekly Devotional or Forum address. BYU President Kevin J Worthen and his wife Peggy kick off the semester and are followed leadership from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and scientists. Entertainment assemblies celebrating the talent of BYU Arts round out the semester schedule.
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BYU researchers identify gene variation that protects against Alzheimer’s disease
BYU biologists have discovered a rare genetic variant that helps people who should get Alzheimer's remain healthy.
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Brandon Sanderson launches new generation of BYU authors
Brandon Sanderson’s growing legacy isn’t limited to his literary works. Every year, he spends four months teaching a creative writing at BYU that transforms aspiring authors into very successful professionals.
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BYU Forum: Nations must work together to improve global health
Laurie Garrett, Senior Fellow for Global Health on the Council on Foreign Relations, discussed the health of the world at Tuesday's BYU Forum.
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BYU Christmas Events 2017
Festivity, fun and inspiration are everywhere this holiday season, especially at BYU.
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BYU Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for everyone on your list
There's something for everyone.
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BYU creates new Office of Experiential Learning
In response to President Kevin J Worthen’s 2016 University Conference address and the introduction of the inspiring learning initiative, Brigham Young University has created a new BYU Office of Experiential Learning.
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Chinese students to join in performances of ‘Christmas Around the World’
The East meets the West as BYU's International Folk Dance Ensemble joins forces with students from Minzu University of China to present "Christmas Around the World"
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BYU research: Mental health apps are a cheap, effective self-help tool
A trio of BYU professors — health science researchers Josh West, Benjamin Crookston and Cougar Hall — has published new research that finds people are finding mental health apps effective and helpful.
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Alum turns internship into full-time position with Fortune 500 company
Since graduating in 2016 with a degree in manufacturing engineering technology, BYU alum Regan Homer has gone from intern to full-time manufacturing engineer at BD Medical, a Fortune 500 global medical technology company.
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A national expert’s take on BYU’s Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault
Lindsay Orchowski of Brown University consulted with BYU in the development of its campus climate survey and shared her reaction to the survey results.
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Want safe travels? Find freeways with these features
A solid median, wide shoulders, minimal hills — and a high speed limit? BYU researchers explore freeway features that minimize crash risk.
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BYU Choirs and Philharmonic join together for Christmas celebration
The annual "Celebration of Christmas" concert will feature Christmas favorites and the premiere of a new music video.
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PhD student wins first place for telemetry paper
Chad Josephson, a PhD student studying electrical engineering, wrote a paper with BYU professor Michael Rice that won first place at the October 2017 International Telemetering Conference (ITC) in Las Vegas, NV.
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Results of BYU's 2017 Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault
BYU has completed and published its report on a survey conducted earlier this year about incidents of sexual misconduct, awareness of resources for victims and perceptions of the campus on this issue.
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Jazz Ensemble rings in the Christmas season with “Just Around the Corner”
The first concert of the winter season features the BYU Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 28.
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Family of engineering graduates shares insight on billion-dollar project
Nancy Patton-Ferrell (BS ’80), principal/vice president of Patrell Engineering Group, Inc., delivered a lecture to an auditorium full of students, faculty and friends on Thursday, Nov. 9. Patton-Ferrell, a civil engineering graduate, presented her address as part of the two-day Advancement Council for Engineering and Technology (ACET) Conference.
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BYU Devotional: Elder Ballard's "questions and answers"
Elder M. Russell Ballard, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints answered questions from Latter-day Saint young single adults at this week's BYU Devotional.
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Dallyn Vail Bayles makes directing debut with ‘Into the Woods’
BYU's production of "Into the Woods" will open Nov. 17 in the Pardoe Theater
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What works in workplace giving? Step one: don't have coworkers do the asking
Tis the season… for workplace giving, and new research from BYU professor Rob Christensen reveals a blueprint for institutions looking to increase charitable donations.
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Ballet Showcase Redefines Classical and Contemporary Dance
New forms and approaches will be illuminated in this year’s production of Ballet Showcase, exhibiting the new direction the world of ballet has been heading in recent years.
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dancEnsemble Returns to its Roots this November
The BYU Department of Dance will present "dancEnsemble" Nov. 10-11. The performances highlight contemporary dance and student creativity.
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BYU Devotional: Escaping the "Pride Cycle"
According to Elder Wilford W. Andersen, there are two ways to escape the pride cycle: we either move closer to God and or toward further despair.
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Cougar Query: "When I have 30 minutes of free-time, you can find me thinking of new songs my classic rock band should play."
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Will Terris, Gardening Maintenance Manager.
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BYU Jazz Voices explore facets of jazz
The innovative vocal group will perform a concert filled with a variety of new arrangements and familiar tunes on Nov. 15.
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BYU Baroque Ensemble performs music composed by expatriates
“All of these composers spent significant amounts of time working, living and being influenced by a country other than their native origin. The results are truly amazing.”
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BYU Philharmonic performs dramatic masterpieces
“Scheherazade” by Rimski-Korsakoff is one of the most famous and popular classical works of all time, based on the classic folk tales, “One Thousand and One Nights,” also known as the “Arabian Nights.”
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Alum uses principles she learned at BYU to work on her dream job
Bahaar Taylor graduated from BYU in 2015 with a degree in civil engineering, and has since pursued a career as a structural engineer. She has worked on projects all over the Pacific Northwest and Maui, Hawaii.
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Workplace myth-making
A BYU linguistics professor is exploring the ways companies use myth and storytelling to foster unity and support during times of change.
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Family favoritism: Younger siblings impacted more
A new BYU study shows if a younger sibling feels like they’re the favorite and their parents agree, their relationship is strengthened. With older siblings, whether they feel favored or not, it has no major effect on the relationship.
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BYU welcomes back The King’s Singers for 50th anniversary
BYU and The King's Singers have long been friends. It seems only fitting that The King's Singers include BYU in their 50th birthday celebrations by performing on campus in November.
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Distinguished BYU choirs to perform in upcoming concerts
The three concerts will feature a little bit of everything, from competitive choral repertoire to familiar toe-tapping tunes
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BYU Forum: President Obama's former chief strategist speaks on politics and the media
David Axelrod, American political operative and political analyst, gave this week's forum address sharing stories from his journey in presidential politics.
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Symphonic band plays a world tour of song and dance
Kirt Saville gives a sneak peek for the upcoming Symphonic Band concert, "A Song or Dance," which will be performed on Nov. 7.
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Cougar Query: "The title of my autobiography would be 'She Lived The Dream'"
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Chelita Pate, Coordinator of International Study Programs.
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BYU Noteworthy shares inspirational music through new album and concert
BYU women's a capella group Noteworthy will release their new album, "How Sweet the Sounds: Songs of Inspiration," at a concert on BYU campus November 9.
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BYU engineering prof helping find answers to why Mexico quake was so deadly
It’s been a little over a month since a devastating 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed 370 people and injured roughly 6,000 more in Mexico. A BYU professor is helping find answers to help the rebuilding effort.
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‘The Mill on the Floss’ Opens Dialogue on Love and Loss
A moving story portraying a family’s plight with pride, forgiveness and humility will be depicted in “The Mill on the Floss,” opening Nov. 3.
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Percussion Ensembles perform rhythms from around the world
An Evening of Percussion includes performances by BYU’s Percussion Ensemble, Gamelan Bintang Wahyu and Panoramic Steel
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Former Department of Energy official shares insight on global energy future
Franklin (Lynn) Orr, former Under Secretary for Energy and Science, addressed the public on Thursday, October 19, in the general lecture of the two-part Reed M. Izatt and James J. Christensen Lecture Series. As Under Secretary, Orr served as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, giving him a unique perspective on the world’s energy future.
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The font you never realized was everywhere
In his new book, Never Use Futura, BYU design professor Douglas Thomas explores the cultural history and impact of the typeface you never knew you knew.
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All is fair in love and war: Politicians divide parties with violent speech
Scroll through Twitter or watch an NFL game and you’ll quickly remember we live in a time of unprecedented political polarization. According to BYU researchers, politicians’ penchant for violent language isn’t helping.
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BYU Broadcasting Consolidates TV and Radio Operations
KBYU Channel 11 to become BYUtv HD Local, Classical 89 to become BYUradio on June 30, 2018
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Free Family Concert Series introduces young audiences to opera and jazz
The first two Family Concert Series events will feature selections from “A Grand Night of Opera” and the BYU Jazz Ensemble.
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BYU neuroscientists identify how brain cells in adolescent mice are modified by marijuana
A newly published study by BYU researchers details how marijuana affects an adolescent brain’s reward center, at the cellular level.
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Wind Symphony presents melodies from down under
The BYU Wind Symphony will present their concert titled Music from the Land Down Under on November 3.
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25th Anniversary of Final Cut Film Festival to Feature Student-made Films
In a quarter of a century, it has become the longest-running and largest film festival on campus.
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BYU Devotional: Yoked with Christ
Carolyn Billings, director of Sports Medicine, spoke about how to stay with Christ during personal struggles.
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Study shows stress could be just as unhealthy as junk food
We all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new BYU study finds that stress may just as harmful to our bodies as a really bad diet.
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Cougar Query: "When I have 30 minutes of free-time, you can find me riding my motorcycle"
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Carolyn Billings, Director of Sports Medicine.
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BYU graduate student receives award for research paper at telemetry conference
Chad Josephson, a PhD student studying electrical engineering, won second place in a student paper contest this September. The contest, part of the annual International Telemetering Conference (ITC), includes graduate students from universities all across the nation.
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Break the attachment before selling your stuff, BYU study says
Ever tried to sell something you’ve owned for a while on Craigslist and found that no one is willing to pony up what you’re asking? It's because you're asking too much.
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Renowned guitar duo comes to BYU
The two guitarist met backstage at a Punch Brothers concert and combined their styles to make an unlikely, but succesful, duo.
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Respect the Rights of Others–– Annual Copyright Notice
Copying and distributing copyrighted material without permission may incur civil and criminal liabilities. This includes peer to peer file sharing.
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Honored alumnus Tom Ingersoll urges students to learn their craft
Students filled the JSB auditorium on Thursday, October 5, to learn from the experience of Tom Ingersoll (BS ’85, MEM ’86), this year’s recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award for the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology. Ingersoll has enjoyed a career as an entrepreneur and engineer, serving as CEO for ambitious startups and managing larger corporations as well.
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“A Grand Night of Opera” explores dichotomy of human emotions
Giacomo Puccini's contrasting operas, "Suor Angelica" (a tragedy) and "Gianni Schicchi," (a comedy) will be presented together by BYU's School of Music.
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BYU Devotional: Putting off the natural man and becoming saints
Elder Carl B. Cook, General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, invited listeners to put off the natural man
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New England Journal of Medicine study: Benefits of gastric bypass surgery persist 12 years later
New research coauthored by a BYU professor shows that 12 years after gastric bypass surgery, significant weight loss and diabetes-related benefits persist in most patients.
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BYU Tuition to Increase 2.9 Percent for 2018-2019 Academic Year
Brigham Young University will implement a 2.9 percent increase for both undergraduate and graduate tuition for the 2018-2019 academic year.
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The ZinnStarter program arrives at BYU
ZinnStarter to offer additional support to SIOY competitors
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Delivering bad news? Don't beat around the bush.
New BYU research shows that when it comes to receiving bad news, most people prefer directness, candor and very little — if any — buffer.
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BYU students win big at national woodturning competition
BYU takes top award again
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From BYU to billion-dollar projects at Bechtel
It’s not always easy to figure out what you want to study in college. Kim Irwin came to BYU over 30 years ago thinking she wanted to be a home economics teacher. But, after working a summer job on a construction site, she realized her heart belonged to civil engineering. She is now a principal vice president of Bechtel National, serving as the project manager of a multi-billion-dollar project.
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BYU Forum: A deeper theme in "The Chronicles of Narnia"
Dr. Michael Ward, senior research fellow at the University of Oxford and C.S. Lewis scholar, shared his theory that Lewis used the medieval cosmos’ seven heavens to symbolize Christ throughout The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Compliant Mechanisms Research Lab tops the podium at ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences
The BYU Compliant Mechanisms Research Lab enjoyed enormous success at this year’s Design Engineering Technical Conferences hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Students claimed first and second place in the Graduate Division of the 2017 ASME International Student Mechanisms Design Competition in Cleveland, Ohio, in August.
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Major gaming festival showcases BYU student project
In January of this year, thousands of teens collaborated with the ghosts of Thomas Edison, Ada Lovelace, Steve Jobs and other renowned thinkers in order to defeat a mysterious villain known simply as “S.” This investigating took place within the confines of “The Tessera,” an alternate-reality game (ARG) designed by an interdisciplinary team of students from BYU and the University of Maryland. Thanks to funding provided by the National Science Foundation, these students created the educational game as a way to introduce teenagers to the world of computational thinking.
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BYU-developed helmet smartfoam signals potential concussions in real time
Ph.D. student Jake Merrell and his mentors have developed a smartfoam that can be placed inside a football helmet to more accurately test the impact and power of hits. The nano composite foam can help diagnose concussions.
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Dining Services Q & A on caffeinated soft drinks announcement
Dining Services has announced that effective today it will begin offering caffeinated soft drinks on BYU’s campus.
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Researchers use Wikipedia to give AI context clues
A team of BYU computer scientists is teaching artificial intelligence agents how to interact with the world in a way that makes sense.
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Create your own show each performance with “The Glorious Story Emporium”
Oct. 4 marks BYU Young Company's first of 10 improvised performances based on fairytale elements
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Stone Cold Sober contest highlights kindness in the hunt for golden tickets
Final winner had run out of cash and then a stranger saved the day
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Teaching fellowship awarded to BYU doctoral student
Allison Lee, a PhD student studying mechanical engineering, recently received a renewal of her teaching fellowship from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The award, given to only four to five students in the nation annually, represents years of hard work and dedication to her studies.
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BYU Devotional: Shape your life through service to others
Elder Richard J. Maynes, General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about developing a mindset focused on serving others.
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Variation of Jonah and the Whale found in rare ancient Jewish synagogue mosaic
A group of BYU archaeologists spent their summer at the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq near the Sea of Galilee in Israel, uncovering an ancient synagogue mosaic with rare biblical depiction
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Access to Education Records—FERPA Annual Notice
Student education records at BYU are generally accessible to eligible students according to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Five years later, BYU's village drill project bringing clean water to hundreds of thousands
In 2011, a group of mechanical engineering students built a human-powered drill to dig water wells as part of a senior capstone course. The project seemed promising, but little did they know how life-changing it would become.
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Wondering if that mole is cancerous? Look at illustrations, not photos
Melanoma kills more than 50,000 people worldwide annually. But because early detection dramatically improves prognoses, a BYU professor is working to help people better identify problematic moles.
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There’s always something to cheer about, Advancement VP Matthew O. Richardson inspires Knight Society
If you’ve ever sat behind the ROC (BYU’s student section) at a football or basketball game, you may be familiar with the tradition of standing for the entire game and enthusiastic cheering for even the smallest advancement.
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BYU hits best overall mark to date in new U.S. News rankings
BYU entered new territory today as the U.S. News released their annual “Best Colleges” rankings. The university reached its highest overall ranking ever, coming in at No. 61 among national universities.
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BYU Devotional: Don't Quit or Fear, Have Faith
The BYU community gathered in the Marriott Center to hear the first devotional of the semester, traditionally given by the university's president and his wife. President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen encouraged students to believe that they can succeed this semester and in other future endeavors.
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BYU researchers helping connect fluid dynamics research to brain trauma
As many YouTube videos show, striking the top of a liquid-filled bottle can shatter the bottom. Researchers are hoping to use new knowledge of the party trick to help fill a gap in something much more serious: brain research.
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BYU professor is spearheading big changes in how the world views social relationships and loneliness
A robust body of research from psychology professor Julianne Holt-Lunsdat shows meaningful social relationships have lasting, positive effects on your health. On the flip side, loneliness should be treated as a public health issue.
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BYU-created mini tool has massive potential
BYU researchers have created a miniaturized, portable version of a tool now capable of analyzing Mars’ atmosphere — and that’s just one of its myriad possible uses.
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Fulfill the prophetic charge to be uniquely great, President Worthen encourages
BYU’s mission and destiny to become a great university through unique means should lead all who work and study at the university to continue forward with inspiring learning.
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Engineering and technology faculty receive top university honors
At this year's University Conference, BYU's most prestigious award went to Randal W. Beard, professor of electrical and computer engineering. Three other Ira A. Fulton College faculty members were also honored.
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Meekness vital to inspiring learning, Elder Bednar tells BYU employees
Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, urged employees to rely on the Holy Ghost and the spiritual gift of revelation.
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The Classical Greek Theatre Festival presents 'ION' September 25
Greek Theatre makes a stop at BYU after opening at Westminster College’s Courage Theater on Sept. 7.
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Department of Dance kicks off Fall semester with BYU DANCE in concert performances
The five performing dance ensembles will unite in an evening of movement and diversity in what Dance Chair Curt Holman calls “the largest and most unique university dance program in the country.”
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BYU Choirs showcase October 3
An evening of ensemble and combined choral performances from BYU’s premiere choirs.
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BYU School of Music presents instrumental showcase
Four of the School of Music’s top instrumental ensembles perform as part of a series of concerts that highlight the upcoming year’s performances.
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5 Inspirational Thoughts from BYU Education Week 2017
It's impossible to get to every class at BYU Education Week, but here are a few motivational thoughts.
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Grammy award-winning vocal ensemble to perform at BYU
“Roomful of Teeth” train and develop vocal techniques from around the world and highlight their unique and innovative sound through original compositions.
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An unlikely tool to combat diabetes: chocolate, say researchers
BYU researchers have discovered certain compounds found in cocoa can actually help your body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better.
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Devotional and forum schedule for fall 2017 semester
BYU President Kevin J Worthen and his wife Peggy kick off the semester and are followed by members of the leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and political figures.
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Cougar Query: "When I tell people I raise funds for BYU, they often say, 'I could never ask people for money'"
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Jim Crawley, associate director of LDS Philanthropies at BYU.
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Education Week BYU Devotional: Agency and Responsibility
Elder Lynn G. Robbins of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke about the complementary principles of agency and responsibility at the BYU Education Week Devotional.
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Find your identity, balance your priorities and thank your alma maters
Graduates, their families and faculty received inspiring counsel about their relationship with God from three speakers at the August 2017 Commencement exercises.
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BYU grad follows the path less traveled to her degree
Mary Elizabeth Zilch became a world traveler at a young age. Most of her childhood was spent living abroad in Egypt and South Africa.
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BYU Grad: “Get experience, give experience”
At age 15, most American teenagers are hanging out with friends and practicing for their driver’s license. Thuy Anh Nguyen was checking her mailbox for college acceptance letters and adjusting to American life.
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Study: Stop thinking your wife is bad with money
A new multistate study from researchers at BYU and Kansas State found when a husband thinks his wife spends too much money, whether it’s reality or perception, financial and marriage problems follow
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BYU Grad: A return to education to teach and lead
Career paths don’t always go as planned. Steven Hershfeldt has now been in the military for almost fifteen years, even though it wasn’t his original plan. Now, Hershfeldt is excited to graduate from the David O. McKay School of Education with a master’s degree in educational leadership. He plans to integrate the military experiences he’s had into his future career in order to become a stronger leader in the classroom.
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Volunteering Creates Happiness: A Q&A with the student commencement speaker
Michael Morgan will represent the graduates as the August Commencement student speaker. Morgan, who is earning a bachelor's degree in philosophy has accomplished a lot during his time at BYU.
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BYU engineers earn honor society scholarships
Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor society, recently named its 271 scholars for the 2017-18 academic year. This year, 10 scholars are Brigham Young University students.
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Professors 3D-print first truly microfluidic "lab on a chip" device
Researchers at BYU are the first to 3D-print a viable microfluidic device small enough to be effective at a scale much less than 100 micrometers.
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How secure are your messages?
Researchers at BYU have learned that most users of popular messaging apps are leaving themselves exposed to hacking and fraud because they aren’t using important security options.
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Elder Hallstrom to Speak at August Graduation Commencement Ceremony
Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is scheduled to be the presiding authority and speaker during Commencement Exercises on August 17, at 4 p.m., in the Marriott Center.
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Q&A: Using the Student Health Center
News of the BYU Student Health Center now being opened to BYU Employees has been met with great interest and excitement over the past two weeks, as well as some questions. Y News editor Natalie Ipson spoke with Brad LeBaron, director of Student Health Services, to answer your most frequently asked questions:
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BYU Devotional: Why, Who, and What to Advocate
Gayla Sorenson, dean of admissions of the J. Reuben Clark Law School, spoke about advocacy at Tuesday’s BYU Devotional.
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BYU researchers develop method that could produce stronger, more pliable metals
BYU researchers said this paper is the first to attempt to crack the code of the atomic structures that heavily influence grain boundary properties with the computer algorithms of machine learning.
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‘Hamilton’ Tony Award-winner Renee Elise Goldsberry to open 2017-18 BRAVO! Season
Known for her role as Angelica Schuyler Church in the original Broadway cast of "Hamilton," Renée Elise Goldsberry will perform a solo concert at BYU.
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Cougar Query: "One item on my bucket list is to get BYU to change from Coke to Pepsi."
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Gayla Sorenson, Dean of Admissions at the J. Reuben Clark Law School.
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