Jon worked at University Communications from 2012 to 2020.
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BYU dance group bridges cultures, builds connections in China
BYU dancers performed in China as part of a prestigious showing, continuing to build bridges and make connections for the university around the world.
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The Killers, Owen Wilson make new music video with BYU students
Killers frontman Brandon Flowers went to BYU alum Jared Hess to produce a Christmas music video to go with a new Christmas song. Hess pointed him to BYU, suggesting students could create it.
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BYU nursing students excel amidst changes
Despite recent changes nationally on the licensure exam, BYU nurses have a passing rate of 96 percent. That's 16 and 13 percent higher than the state and national averages.
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It’s no myth: BYU classics students among nation’s best
Making the Greek gods proud, BYU classics students are among the best in the country. Six students recently placed in the top 20 at the National College Greek Exam and others dominated in a state-wide Latin competition.
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Brilliant class project turns into advertising gold, earns national ADDY
BYU students created an ad that earned them a prestigious national award at the world's largest advertising competition. Watch it here.
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BYU Engineers Help Ballroom Dancers Shine at International Competition
The BYU Ballroom Dance Company earned first place and a standing ovation at the prestigious British Championships in Blackpool, England. Read about how a group of engineering students were key contributors.
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BYU Final Cut Film Festival scheduled April 12-13 in Pardoe Theatre
The popular Final Cut Film Festival is returning Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. each night in the Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center.
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BYU sophomore wins prestigious Metropolitan Opera competition
She’s only 21 and started singing just three years ago, but vocal performance student Rebecca Pedersen has already captured one of opera’s greatest prizes.
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