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BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character. The true value of an education should be measured by who we become, not just how much we know. Etched in stone at the western entrance to campus are the words, “Enter to learn; go forth to serve.” Here are stories of people who make a difference in a world we wish to improve. 

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BYU student and soccer player Rachel Lyman.
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As they continue march through NCAA tournament, soccer stars cherish role in life-saving BYU humanitarian program
Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 20, 2019
Senior soccer stars Lizzy Braby and Rachel Lyman have played a major role in dozens of wins over their BYU career. But their biggest win to date came thousands of miles away as part of BYU's Rheumatic Relief program.
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Cougar Query: "I basically get to shop every day!"
By Kaylee Esplin
October 30, 2019
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Cheri Koford, Museum of Art Store Manager.
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Cougar Query: "I became a BYU fan when my parents enrolled me in preschool on campus!"
By Kaylee Esplin
October 06, 2019
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Brigitte Madrian, Dean of the Marriott School of Business.
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Cougar Query: "My go-to comfort food is the Monday Special at Café Rio"
By Kaylee Esplin
September 29, 2019
Get to know BYU Broadcasting managing director Michael Dunn.
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Cougar Query: "The content can be transformative."
By Kaylee Esplin
August 05, 2019
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Pam Musil, associate chair of the dance department.
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Cougar Query: "Rethinking keeps me alive to the world around me"
By Kaylee Esplin
July 26, 2019
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Spencer Fluhman, executive director of the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship.
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Cougar Query: "I've auditioned for Jeopardy twice!"
By Kaylee Esplin
July 15, 2019
Name: Christine Hurt
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Cougar Query: "Math is collaborative and creative"
July 08, 2019
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Amy Tanner, a math education professor.
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Cougar Query: “Don’t sacrifice what you want most for what you want now”
By Kaylee Esplin
July 01, 2019
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Chris Crowe, a professor of English.
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Cougar Query: "You can do hard things"
By Kaylee Esplin
June 23, 2019
Name: Michalyn Steele
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Be a light on the hill, BYU Broadcasting director inspires Knight Society
June 19, 2019
BYU Broadcasting stands on the shoulders of giants, according to managing director Michael Dunn.
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Cougar Query: "I have a beautiful view of the mountains, I have lovely colleagues around me and students stop by to chat."
By Kaylee Esplin
June 09, 2019
Name: Ellie Young
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Cougar Query: "Approach old situations and challenges from new perspectives"
By Kaylee Esplin
June 02, 2019
Name: Phillip Rash
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Photo contest winners: The beauty of BYU
May 29, 2019
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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Cougar Query: "Librarians know cool people who tell amazing stories"
By Erica Ostergar
May 27, 2019
Name: Rachel Wadham
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BYU honors ultimate sacrifice of Major Brent Taylor
May 22, 2019
Taylor family announces new endowed scholarship for BYU political science students
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Cougar Query: "Find what you love and work hard at it."
By Kaylee Esplin
May 19, 2019
Name: Julianne Grose
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Cougar Query: “Reframe failure as the path to success”
By Erica Ostergar
May 12, 2019
Name: Gary Burlingame
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