Paul S. Edwards named new director of BYU’s Wheatley Institution
Replaces founding director Richard Williams, who will be returning to full-time teaching and research in Counseling Psychology and Special Education in the David O. McKay School of Education.
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Water cycle diagrams are giving us a false sense of water security
New study finds texbook depictions need to be updated to show human impact
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BYU Devotional: The relational aspects of covenants
Ellie Young, associate professor of clinical psychology and special education delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Young spoke on keeping our covenants with the Lord in an uplifting and supporting way.
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Immigrant students raise performance across the board
A group of researchers from BYU and the University of Albany recently tested the claim that immigrant students drain resources from native-born students -- but they found just the opposite to be true.
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What if you could spot skin cancer before it got too serious?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. If you could visibly see signs of skin cancer on your body, would you be more likely to visit the doctor? A group of professors from BYU and the University of Utah asked that exact question as they looked for the most effective ways to influence people to screen themselves for cancer.
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BYU Devotional: That shall ye also do
Phillip Rash, director of First-Year Experience and assistant dean of Undergraduate Education, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Rash spoke on the importance of reaching out to those on the margins of the different groups we belong to, including those who might feel marginalized at BYU.
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Photo contest winners: The beauty of BYU
There were more than 70 entries in our Y News photo contest, each capturing a unique perspective of campus. From a surprise visit overhead to a pile of ducklings, every corner of BYU has its own beauty.
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Interim dean for College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President James R. Rasband has announced that Gus L. W. Hart has been named interim dean of the BYU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, following the appointment of current dean C. Shane Reese as the academic vice president.
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