Christie Allen
University Communications Writer
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Forum: The hopeful change in global health
July 25, 2023
Armed with optimism and working wherever we are, each of us can meaningfully tackle global health problems, said Benjamin Crookston, a BYU public health professor and associate dean in the College of Life Sciences, in Tuesday’s forum address.
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BYU research team find rates of Alzheimer’s gene is four times higher in Pacific Islanders
July 17, 2023
A BYU led-study found 25% of their Pacific Islander sample had the APOE ε4 allele, which is known to increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. For comparison, the frequency among African Americans is about 12% and among European Americans, 6%. The team presented their findings this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Amsterdam.
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BYU study: Women’s involvement in U.N. peace negotiations essential for long-term security
July 13, 2023
Research has shown that the best predictor of a nation’s level of peace is how well its women are treated. Women also play an important role in directly brokering peace: when women are at the table, peace agreements are 35% more likely to last at least 15 years. Unfortunately, a landmark U.N. Security Council resolution on women, peace and security is somewhat toothless, according to a recent analysis led by BYU law researchers.
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Seeing the American West through Maynard Dixon’s eyes
July 12, 2023
A Q&A with BYU art history professor about the Museum of Art’s current exhibit
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BYU professor explores link between the bicycle’s forerunner and the Tour de France
June 29, 2023
As the world gears up for the 110th annual Tour de France this July, a BYU professor shares the rich history of the bicycle in France.
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Forum: Where else but BYU?
June 06, 2023
While BYU provides excellent, affordable academic and professional training, its deeper purpose is much more ambitious, said mechanical engineering professor Brent Webb in Tuesday’s forum. Webb explained how BYU’s combined focus on faith and study uniquely helps students develop their divine potential.
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BYU nursing professor awarded Utah Governor’s Medal for research on sexual assault
May 03, 2023
Dr. Julie Valentine “has been a driving force to inform policy to reduce sexual violence, provide a voice and vision for affected individuals"
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Seizing every good opportunity: A Q&A with the 2023 student commencement speaker
April 24, 2023
At BYU’s commencement exercises this week, University Honors student Samuel Benson will represent the graduates as the student speaker.
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Utahns are ahead of the curve in baby-naming trends, but still plenty quirky
March 30, 2023
Brooks, Hudson, Milo, Oakley, Navy: if you want to predict the top U.S. baby names of 2033, take a look at some of Utah’s popular names in 2023. Although Utahns are known for their one-of-a-kind monikers — such as Treysen or Swayzee — a new book edited at BYU shows that Utah parents have a long history of anticipating mainstream American naming fads.
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