Education Week 2026 came to a close on August 21. The theme for the conference was "Charity Is the Pure Love of Christ; and It Endureth Forever.” Read Full Story

BYU fans and alumni will serve communities at home and on the road through food, literacy and sports equipment drives supporting local nonprofit organizations. Read Full Story

Houseman will replace Renata Forste, who will be retiring after 31 years of service to the university. Read Full Story

As part of BYU Education Week, Elder Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed the campus community with a message centered on the importance of slowing down and finding peace in Jesus Christ. Read Full Story

In an August 2025 investigation report prepared for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), BYU information systems professors Mark Keith and Justin Giboney found major leaks in student digital footprints. Such privacy violations leave children vulnerable to unauthorized profiling, commercial exploitation, and safety concerns, including potential exposure to harmful online content. Read Full Story

A recent BYU study, led by nursing professor Corinna Trujillo Tanner, examined social isolation in an especially vulnerable group — older adults with vision and hearing impairments. Researchers say the results, showing higher social connection in US Hispanic and Mexican older adults, can be explained by the shared ethnic cultural value of familismo that prioritizes family, respect for the elders, and reliance on one another for essential support. Read Full Story

BYU researchers found that couples who exercise together report stronger communication and conflict resolution. Read Full Story

In an effort to encourage competitive skills in a complex labor market, a group of MBA students and professors from the BYU Marriott School of Business recently spent two weeks in Ghana, consulting with businesses and working with Ghanaian BYU-Pathway students. Read Full Story

Rebecca Hunter, associate dean in the McKay School of Education, spoke at a BYU devotional this morning about how asking the questions of what, how and why can help individuals come closer to the Savior and receive the Father's fullness. Read Full Story

Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Read Full Story