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Devotional: President and Sister Worthen, January 2022

By Jenna Knaupp January 04, 2022
President Kevin J Worthen and Sister Peggy S. Worthen welcomed students back to campus with the first devotional of the winter 2022 semester. Sister Worthen spoke on becoming more considerate, and President Worthen explained how humility can be a life-changing trait. Read Full Story

Top 10 BYU News Stories of 2021

By Katie Child December 29, 2021
The most-read BYU News stories of the year include research on internet trolling, advances in holography, the formation of the new Office of Belonging, and the many ways students and faculty have strengthened one another as they continue to persevere through a pandemic.
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Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year says BYU research

By Tyler Stahle December 27, 2021
Sleep is vital for all people but is particularly important for teenagers as their bodies undergo significant development during their formative years. Unfortunately, most teens aren't getting enough sleep. Data from the American Academy of Pediatrics found that 73% of high school students are getting less than the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep each night. Read Full Story

Utah Jazz scholarship paying dividends for BYU freshman Ben Lopez

By Trevor Jones December 23, 2021
Having lived most of his life in Provo, Lopez says he often envisioned studying at BYU and being part of the campus community. After finding a passion for dance at age 13, one of his dreams included joining BYU’s Living Legends, an award-winning song and dance group that celebrates the native cultural heritage of North and South America and the South Pacific through music, costume and dance.
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Innovative process helps BYU engineers track icebergs in the South Pole

By Christie Allen December 20, 2021
"I never imagined I'd be tracking Antarctic icebergs in the middle of Utah," mused BYU junior Scheridan Vorwaller Cloward, reflecting on her three years' work for the Microwave Earth Remote Sensing (MERS) Laboratory. Read Full Story

BYU research: Higher genetic risk for multiple sclerosis means earlier onset of the disease

By Todd Hollingshead December 14, 2021
Scientists at BYU are now zeroing in on a potential clue to unravel how severe a patient’s multiple sclerosis prognosis might look: genetic risk. A new study finds people who have a higher genetic risk for the disease are likely to have accelerated onset of MS.
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Engineers stitch together thousands of drone-captured images to create 3D model of BYU's campus

By Todd Hollingshead December 09, 2021
Using more than 80,000 drone-captured and ground images, and applying GPS systems for accuracy, BYU grad student Bryce Berrett has stitched together a comprehensive 3D model of BYU's entire 560-acre campus.


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Devotional: Time for the Savior at Christmas

By Jenna Knaupp December 07, 2021
Elder Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address. He spoke about the importance of making time for the Savior at Christmas. Read Full Story

Christmas at BYU: Employee holiday traditions

By Jenna Knaupp December 01, 2021
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat–and BYU employees are staying busy with their special holiday traditions. Check out some of their favorite holiday celebration suggestions and find some new ideas for your Christmas! Read Full Story

Forum: The need for a mass coming together in this moment of crisis

By Jenna Knaupp November 30, 2021
Rev. Dr. William Barber II, American Protestant minister and social activist, delivered the forum address to campus on Tuesday. He spoke on initiating a nationwide moral revival to better support poor and low-wage workers in the United States. Read Full Story