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Art and faith: How a BYU professor connects design to the divine

By Kailey Marshall December 17, 2024
Elliott Wise, a BYU art history professor, strongly believes in the power of symbolism and art — and their deep connection to one's faith — whether expressed through a Nativity set or a painting of the Savior. Read Full Story

Winter 2025 devotional and forum schedule

December 16, 2024
Plan to join students and employees each Tuesday at 11:05 a.m. in the Marriott Center for a truly unique experience as the campus gathers to receive spiritual and temporal edification. Read Full Story

Devotional: Finding peace amidst uncertainty

By Bitsy Tullis December 10, 2024
Sister J. Anette Dennis, the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address, focusing on the profound peace and strength that faith in Jesus Christ can bring amidst uncertainty and chaos. Read Full Story

Save your tears for another day — BYU researchers can use them to detect disease

By Melissa Jenson December 05, 2024
It’s been said that angry tears are salty and happy tears are sweet. Whether or not that’s actually the case, it is true that not all tears are the same. Tears from chopping an onion are different from those shed from pain – like stepping on a Lego in the middle of the night — as are those special basal tears that keep eyes moist all day. Each type of tear carries unique proteins that reveal insights into health. Read Full Story

Devotional: Becoming His peculiar treasure

By Bitsy Tullis December 03, 2024
“He [God] sees more than we can see. He promises that keeping the commandments brings happiness in this life and in the world to come,” taught Elder Anthony D. Perkins, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Read Full Story

BYU study shows that even one act of kindness per week improves wellbeing for individuals, communities

By Sharman Gill November 25, 2024
Have you felt uplifted through a simple smile, help with a task or a positive interchange with someone — even a stranger? Kindness works both ways. A new study conducted by BYU researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad finds that offering a single act of kindness each week reduced loneliness, social isolation and social anxiety, and promoted neighborhood relationships. Read Full Story

2024 BYU holiday event guide

By Bitsy Tullis November 25, 2024
Celebrate the magic of the Christmas season at BYU with festive music and inspiring events. Read Full Story

From Tony Hawk Pro Skater to Minecraft, these humanities professors want students to study (and play) video games

By Sharman Gill November 21, 2024
Humanities professors Michael Call and Brian Croxall have introduced a new video gaming initiative to BYU’s campus. With the support of the College of Humanities, students gather each Monday at 4:00 p.m. in the Humanities Learning Commons for a short faculty lecture about the video game of the week. The game is then available to play throughout the week. Beginning with Stardew Valley and Minecraft, the highlighted games and analyses are continuing through the semester. Read Full Story

Forum: Making strong families a national priority

By Bitsy Tullis November 19, 2024
In her forum address at the Marriott Center, Kearney spoke on the importance of marriage and family, emphasizing the positive economic and personal impact it has. Read Full Story