Ellie Larsen
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BYU study: Legalization of sports betting has led to households saving significantly less money
As legalized sports betting becomes increasingly accessible with mobile apps such as DraftKings and FanDuel, a new study from BYU Finance professors is finding people are saving less to fuel gambling habits.
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BYU's PathSay Project Uses AI to Cross Language Barriers
Thousands of the world's languages remain largely invisible to modern translation technology, but researchers and students at Brigham Young University are working to change that.
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How BYU students are tracking birds and protecting habitats at the Provo River Delta
NOTE: All birds were captured and handled by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources with appropriate permits.
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BYU student named Honor Graduate as top U.S. Marine Corps Officer candidate in the nation
BYU students have earned some of the nation’s highest honors, but for the first time ever, a BYU student has been named the top U.S. Marine Corps officer candidate in the country.
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BYU graduate finds belonging on campus, in the lab, and at home
For Family Life student Michelle Si Broadbent, the decision to come to the United States from China was not the difficult part. Her parents had studied here and encouraged her to look for opportunities. The difficult part was the transition itself.
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Mountains to milestones: How this BYU graduate overcame doubt
BYU chemical engineering student Ovidio Gomez Avila stepped onto the now familiar pavement for his final semester. The sunrise-glow over the mountains in Provo reminded him of the rolling horizon back home.
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BYU illustrator David Habben reimagines Stations of the Cross at BYU Museum of Art
On display this Easter season, “The Way of the Cross” invites viewers into a reflective journey through Christ’s final hours, blending illustration, music and tradition.
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BYU ranks among top schools with the most alumni on Shark Tank... who will be next?
In March of this year, ABC’s popular reality TV show Shark Tank will kick off its 18th season with a nationwide search for new entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to the panel of wealthy investors/sharks. And if it’s like years past, there is a good chance a BYU student or BYU alum will appear on the show.
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BYU student finalists tackle the NFL Big Data Bowl, present to league executives
BYU grad students’ data model measures split-second defensive decisions, wins NFL Big Data Bowl and presentation at combine.
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