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BYU student gives back through science and service

By Melissa Jenson April 15, 2025
Israel Davila Aleman always dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. As an immigrant from Peru, his passion for the game went beyond a hobby — he considered it a core part of his identity. However, when Davila enrolled at BYU, he discovered a new dream: the chance to make a difference in the lives of immigrants like himself and his family. Read Full Story

Jake Loutensock: Living the Healer's art beyond the classroom

By Bitsy Tullis April 14, 2025
How a graduating student's education and experiences in the BYU Nursing program prepared him to be "in the right place at the right time." Read Full Story

‘I was that kid’: How one BYU graduate is giving back

By Tyler Stahle April 14, 2025
Growing up in poverty, Nay Robinson never saw herself as a college student. Now, as a BYU graduate, she’s on a mission to open doors for the next generation. Read Full Story

BYU animation, AdLab students shine once again at Student Emmys

By Tyler Stahle April 08, 2025
Students take top national honors in animation and commercial categories at the 44th College Television Awards Read Full Story

BYU professional programs land high marks, engineering makes big jump in U.S. News grad ranks

By Todd Hollingshead April 08, 2025
BYU’s law and business programs remained highly ranked in the 2025 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings released today, while BYU’s engineering graduate programs made major jumps over previous marks. Read Full Story

BYU landscaping students dig their way to 10th national championship

By Abigail Haven April 03, 2025
BYU’s landscaping team is the best in the field, literally. While most national championships are won on the court or the gridiron, this one was claimed with pruned shrubs, expertly placed pavers, and top-tier irrigation systems. Read Full Story

Devotional: "The hand of God in your life"

By Bitsy Tullis April 01, 2025
In her devotional address on Tuesday at the BYU Marriott Center, Bell taught how to recognize God’s hand in your life. Read Full Story

Cougar Query: Teresa Bell

March 31, 2025
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Read Full Story

Forum: Religion’s surprising impact on academic success

By Bitsy Tullis March 25, 2025
“I know that your faith isn’t something you practice only on Sundays — it influences your daily decisions, your work ethic and your vision for the future,” expressed Ilana M. Horwitz in her forum address at Brigham Young University. Read Full Story

BYU professor and former Utah Poet Laureate recognizes the sacred in everyday life

By Sharman Gill March 24, 2025
A Q&A with BYU professor of English Lance Larsen, who has been writing poetry for four decades. His poems are regularly published in leading literary journals, and he has received prestigious awards, including the Pushcart Prize and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. From 2012-17 he served as Utah Poet Laureate, advocating for the arts throughout the state. He recently published his sixth book of poetry — "Making a Kingdom of It." Read Full Story