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The sail before the trail: BYU Library resource documents Latter-day Saint pioneers at sea

By Melissa Jenson
July 22, 2024
Discover the remarkable stories of nearly 90,000 Latter-day Saint pioneers' ocean voyages to America, meticulously preserved by BYU's Saints by Sea database.
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Intellect

BYU researchers play central role in state's approval of drought-resistant grass in Utah

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
July 17, 2024
In the midst of a sweltering heat wave, the state of Utah this week approved a type of grass that will have a critical impact on future water conservation — and a couple of BYU professors (and their students) have been a key part in making it happen.
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Faith

Devotional: Illuminating your place in God's masterpiece

By Bitsy Tullis
July 16, 2024
“By placing yourself in the hands of the Master Artist, He can transform you,” said Fischio in her devotional address, as she spoke on the journey of becoming who God knows you can become.
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Announcements

New BYU Creamery on Ninth East Building

July 15, 2024
The new building will be located on the west side of the parking lot of the current Creamery on Ninth.
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Intellect

It's not rocket science... it's rocket engineering: BYU's Rocketry Team wins big again

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
July 11, 2024
The BYU Rocketry Team and their Utah-inspired rocket named “Alta” got on the podium three times, earning two first prizes and a second-place finish at the 2024 Spaceport America Cup.
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Faith

Devotional: The covenantal journey of disciple-scholarship

By Bitsy Tullis
July 09, 2024
“On our voyage to fully become BYU, the Christ-centered, prophetically directed university of prophecy, we must be meek enough to be teachable while discerning, internalizing and sharing eternal truths,” taught Rick Gill, dean of Undergraduate Education, as he delivered Tuesday’s devotional address.
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Character

Cougar Query: Rick Gill

July 08, 2024
Cougar Queries is a series of profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Faith

Devotional: Look for the Light

By Bitsy Tullis
July 02, 2024
Ellen Knell, assistant professor and associate director of the Center for Language Studies, centered her remarks on consistent, incremental growth in her devotional address. She taught that regarding our testimonies, it is important to focus on collecting many rays of light rather than one monumental pillar.
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Character

Cougar Query: Ellen Knell

July 01, 2024
Cougar Queries is a series of profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Intellect

BYU study reveals fireworks’ impact on air quality

By Melissa Jenson
July 01, 2024
Fireworks' dazzling displays bring hidden dangers to Wasatch Front air.
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Intellect

Don’t sink, or you’ll have to swim: Collegiate concrete canoe competition (yes, it’s a thing) comes to BYU

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 28, 2024
It’s summer, so naturally students are spending a lot of time out on the water in kayaks, paddle boards and canoes. If you’re an engineering student, apparently those canoes have to be made out of concrete.
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Intellect

Championing heritage: BYU student Naloni Felix helps bring Native American stories to schools

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
June 27, 2024
From a young age, BYU student Naloni Felix cherished her heritage. She fondly remembers learning Native American traditions from her grandmother and watching her grandfather meticulously hand-craft beautiful Native American jewelry.
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Faith

Devotional: Bring healing light into your life

By Bitsy Tullis
June 25, 2024
“I want to bear testimony that whatever you are facing, He [Jesus Christ] knows how to help, bless and strengthen you,” said Kimberly Jenkins, as she delivered Tuesday’s devotional address in the Marriott Center.
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Intellect

Q&A with President Reese on "building a covenant community"

Aaron Sorenson
By Aaron Sorenson
June 24, 2024
n this Q&A series with President Reese, he shares more about the seven initiatives he shared in his 2023 inaugural response and how they apply to BYU employees.
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Intellect

BYU professor, partners create first-ever risk guide to help organizations safely adopt AI

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 20, 2024
Hoping to help companies of all sizes responsibly harness the power of AI while also managing its risks, professors from Brigham Young University, Arizona State University and the University of Duisburg-Essen have collaborated with software company Boomi and consulting firm Connor Group to create the first-ever enterprise risk framework for generative artificial intelligence.

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Intellect

BYU-created water cycle resources adopted by USGS for nationwide use

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 18, 2024
The USGS, the nation’s largest water, earth and biological science agency, has tapped resources created by BYU to help teach school children coast-to-coast about water science in modern times. The new images, created by an interdisciplinary group of BYU scientists, educators and creatives, include a much-needed modernized version of the water cycle.
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Intellect

I love to see the (LEGO) temple...

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 12, 2024
In the HBLL's Special Collections exhibit area there is a Lego exhibition with a uniquely gospel tie. From Lego recreations of paintings of the Savior to model replicas of iconic LDS temples, “Brick upon Brick: Creativity in the Making” is an exhibit like no other.
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Faith

Devotional: Let us run with patience the race that is set before us

By Melissa Jenson
June 11, 2024
In Tuesday’s devotional at the Marriott Center, BYU Professor Brad Owens shared the message that we can “not only complete this mortal part of our eternal journey, but can do so with magnificent success.”
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Intellect

Meet the BYU student helping the Texas Rangers save runs and win big

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
June 11, 2024
Melville's equations pinpointed opportunities for the team, suggesting slight adjustments that would position the outfielders to make crucial plays. By his analysis, these changes could prevent 22.5 more runs compared to the MLB average – a calculated risk that was well worth taking, especially as the pennant race heated up.
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Character

Cougar Query: Brad Owens

June 10, 2024
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Faith

Devotional: The entire church shall take hold of Christ

By Bitsy Tullis
June 04, 2024
In her devotional address at the Marriott Center on Tuesday morning, Ali Crandall focused her remarks on taking hold of Christ and following His example by prioritizing meaningful relationships in our lives.
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Character

Cougar Query: Ali Crandall

June 03, 2024
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Intellect

Your internet-connected home devices could be compromising your security. BYU computer engineers have a solution

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 29, 2024
It seems like just about every new household device connects to the internet these days. Thermostat? Check. Doorbell? Yup. Washer and Dryer? In 2024, of course. Even pet feeders connect to WiFi now to be controlled by an app. But all is not well because many of these devices can pose security risks to home networks.
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Intellect

Forum: Great temples of learning on temple hill

By Christie Allen
May 21, 2024
Just as temple worship fortifies us to accomplish spiritual tasks, the academic “temples” of BYU campus give us light and power to serve others through knowledge, taught BYU plant and wildlife sciences professor Rick Jellen in the Distinguished Faculty Lecture at Tuesday’s forum.
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Intellect

Q&A with President Reese on “dare to be different”

Aaron Sorenson
By Aaron Sorenson
May 16, 2024
In this Q&A series with President Reese, he shares more about the seven initiatives he shared in his 2023 inaugural response and how they apply to BYU employees
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Faith

Devotional: Eternal belonging and becoming

By Bitsy Tullis
May 14, 2024
“You do belong. You matter and you are loved. There is a place for you,” said Michelle Bennett, assistant vice president of information technology, as she delivered Tuesday’s devotional address.
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Character

Cougar Query: Michelle Bennett

May 13, 2024
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Intellect

Notable achievements and scholarship wins highlight BYU awards season 2024

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
May 10, 2024
While it’s impossible to recognize every award-winning student, these highlights capture the considerable work and creative capabilities of our Cougars during the past academic year.
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Faith

Devotional: Choosing God's best blessings — family

By Bitsy Tullis
May 07, 2024
“Real history and real relationships develop over time. Love is earned through service, and that’s why it is so strong within families.” said Grant Jensen, dean of the College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, as he delivered Tuesday’s devotional address.
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Intellect

BYU professors using game-changing strategies to prevent injuries, promote wellbeing in youth athletes

By Grace Pope
May 07, 2024
BYU professor Matt Seeley created the Strong Youth Project after watching all five of his children participate in youth sports. While he loves the many invaluable benefits of youth sports, he laments that his children often miss family activities for practice or face pressures to compete in sports during the offseason. These concerns have fueled his collaboration with professors from disciplines across BYU’s campus to improve organized sport experiences for youth, parents and coaches.
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