BYU Law grad finds joy in lifting the marginalized, fostering belonging
With its forced grading curve, law school is infamously competitive. But when she started at BYU Law in her thirties, returning to the university as a mother with two degrees already under her belt, Carly Madsen decided that rankings wouldn’t define her achievement.
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Elder Gerritt W. Gong to speak at April 2024 commencement exercises
Vishwanath Dadarao Karad to receive honorary doctorate.
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BYU student’s Nepal internship leaves lasting impact
Last summer, in the mountains of Nepal, thousands of miles away from Provo, BYU student Leilani Harmuth knew her global health internship was not just a fun vacation.
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Language study helps BYU grad make deeper connections with others
In her years as a student, Bates has packed in many such opportunities to learn, grow and serve. In addition to her internship in France, she did a summer study abroad in Spain, completing the 470-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to Saint James’ tomb.
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BYU animation, AdLab students win Student Emmys
BYU continues to be well-represented at the College Television Awards.
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Nationals to NICUs: shared path two sisters took at BYU
Sisters Lauren Ellsworth-Barnes and Alena Ellsworth shared nearly everything at BYU: classes, homework, two majors, track workouts and even a track and field national title. They have so much in common that they are often mistaken for fraternal twins despite their two-year age difference.
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From campus to cinema: BYU students win Coca-Cola Refreshing Films contest
The next time you settle into a recliner at your favorite movie theater and the pre-movie ads start rolling, be on the lookout for a Coca-Cola Refreshing Films branded spot created by BYU students.
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Code warriors: Trio of BYU students take on world’s toughest collegiate coding challenge in Egypt
In a high-stakes showdown of wit and code, three BYU students are set to compete in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) world finals. Armed with a single computer and five hours to solve 12 complex programming problems, Lawry Sorenson, Thomas Draper and Teikn Smith are vying for the title of the globe’s finest programmers.
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Conversion, connection bookend BYU grad’s journey
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Garrett Mast had always envisioned attending college on the East Coast, home to some of the nation’s oldest and most iconic campuses. But after joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a 16-year-old, the opportunity for an education at BYU was something he couldn’t resist.
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Q&A with President Reese on promoting BYU’s "double heritage"
In this Q&A series with President Reese, he shares more about the seven initiatives he shared in his 2023 inaugural response and how they apply to BYU employees.
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