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Cougar Query: Rebekka Matheson

October 12, 2026
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Intellect

Forum: Convergence of Faith

By Kevin Romero-Arroyo
September 29, 2026
Ross G. Douthat, an American author, journalist and television correspondent for CBS News’ 60 Minutes spoke at Tuesday's forum and encouraged BYU students to hold on to their belief in God.
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Faith

Devotional: Choose Christ

By Kevin Romero-Arroyo
September 22, 2026
In his devotional at BYU on Tuesday, Elder Alexander Dushku invited students to make the firm decision to choose Christ over the world.
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Office Hours: Todd Pennington

By Ashleigh Staples
September 20, 2026
Office Hours is a series focusing on unique artifacts that BYU employees display in their offices.
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Intellect

Facing the megadrought: BYU researchers study underground ice reservoirs in the American West

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
September 17, 2026
Mount Timpanogos, towering 7000 feet above Utah Valley, is more than an iconic view and beloved hiking destination. Snowmelt from mountains like these provides about 95% of Utah’s water supply. Hotter, drier conditions have led to water-conservation statements from both religious and state leaders.
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Faith

Devotional: Settle this in your hearts

By Kevin Romero-Arroyo
September 15, 2026
At the BYU devotional on Tuesday, Elder Neil L. Andersen, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared with students the importance of settling their faith and commitment to Jesus Christ.
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Intellect

Humans or AI? Who or what can scam you more effectively?

By Courtney Morgan
September 15, 2026
Scammers are now tasking AI agents with drumming up deceptive spear-phishing attacks en masse. Recent BYU research examined AI-generated deception across text messages and emails and found they can be even more convincing than human-created scams.
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Faith

Devotional: President and Sister Reese Fall 2026

By Ashleigh Staples
September 08, 2026
President C. Shane Reese and Sister Wendy Reese welcomed students and employees back to campus with the first devotional of the fall 2026 semester this morning at the BYU Marriott Center.
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Events

Fall 2026 devotional and forum schedule

September 08, 2026
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty, staff and the greater BYU community attend the weekly devotional or forum address. Unless specifically marked below, the devotionals and forums will be held in the BYU Marriott Center.
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Office Hours: Tom Smith

By Ashleigh Staples
September 01, 2026
Office Hours is a series focusing on unique artifacts that BYU employees display in their offices.
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Intellect

Learning to write in the Age of AI: BYU professor offers optimistic advice for educators

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
August 31, 2026
In a Q&A, BYU English professor and coordinator of University Writing Meridith Reed shares how educators can still teach students how to write well while navigating the impact of AI.
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Character

BYU Management Society helps African entrepreneurs build businesses and confidence

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
August 27, 2026
Through mentorship, entrepreneurship and more than $100,000 in competition awards, the BYU Management Society and BYU-Pathway Worldwide helped entrepreneurs across Africa grow businesses, build confidence and strengthen their communities.
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Faith

Inspiring quotes from Education Week 2026

August 25, 2026
Education Week 2026 came to a close on August 21. The theme for the conference was "Charity Is the Pure Love of Christ; and It Endureth Forever.”
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Intellect

Cougs Care returns with expanded service opportunities for 2026 BYU football season

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
August 20, 2026
BYU fans and alumni will serve communities at home and on the road through food, literacy and sports equipment drives supporting local nonprofit organizations.
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Announcements

Richard Houseman named BYU international vice president

August 19, 2026
Houseman will replace Renata Forste, who will be retiring after 31 years of service to the university.
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Faith

Devotional: Peace and rest — even now

By Ashleigh Staples
August 18, 2026
As part of BYU Education Week, Elder Patrick Kearon, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed the campus community with a message centered on the importance of slowing down and finding peace in Jesus Christ.
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Office Hours: Brooke Anderson

By Ashleigh Staples
August 18, 2026
Office Hours is a series focusing on unique artifacts that BYU employees display in their offices.
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Intellect

New Utah law protects student privacy after BYU research found K-12 apps were collecting and sharing data

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
August 18, 2026
In an August 2025 investigation report prepared for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), BYU information systems professors Mark Keith and Justin Giboney found major leaks in student digital footprints. Such privacy violations leave children vulnerable to unauthorized profiling, commercial exploitation, and safety concerns, including potential exposure to harmful online content.
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Intellect

Family ties: BYU study finds older Hispanic adults are buffered against social isolation despite higher rates of sensory disabilities

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
August 13, 2026
A recent BYU study, led by nursing professor Corinna Trujillo Tanner, examined social isolation in an especially vulnerable group — older adults with vision and hearing impairments. Researchers say the results, showing higher social connection in US Hispanic and Mexican older adults, can be explained by the shared ethnic cultural value of familismo that prioritizes family, respect for the elders, and reliance on one another for essential support.
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Intellect

Want a happier marriage? BYU study suggests one simple habit

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
August 10, 2026
BYU researchers found that couples who exercise together report stronger communication and conflict resolution.
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Intellect

How BYU MBA students & Pathway Worldwide are empowering the next generation in Ghana

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
August 05, 2026
In an effort to encourage competitive skills in a complex labor market, a group of MBA students and professors from the BYU Marriott School of Business recently spent two weeks in Ghana, consulting with businesses and working with Ghanaian BYU-Pathway students.
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Faith

Devotional: Rebecca Hunter

By Ashleigh Staples
August 04, 2026
Rebecca Hunter, associate dean in the McKay School of Education, spoke at a BYU devotional this morning about how asking the questions of what, how and why can help individuals come closer to the Savior and receive the Father's fullness.
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Character

Cougar Query: Rebecca Hunter

August 02, 2026
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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Office Hours: Rob Christensen

By Ashleigh Staples
July 28, 2026
Office Hours is a series focusing on unique artifacts that BYU employees display in their offices.
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Faith

Devotional: The need for greater hope

By Ashleigh Staples
July 28, 2026
Jamal Willis, assistant director of student wellness, spoke this morning at a BYU devotional, testifying of God's love and encouraging students to place their hope in Jesus Christ through life's challenges.
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Intellect

T-minus 2 years: How BYU is helping NASA prep for their 2028 Dragonfly mission

Sharman Gill
By Sharman Gill
July 28, 2026
NASA’s Dragonfly mission will send a robotic spacecraft to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, where scientists hope to uncover clues about the building blocks of life. The mission is scheduled to launch in July 2028 and, with two short years to go, a group of BYU researchers has been tapped by NASA to understand the landscape and interpret what they will find.
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Office Hours: Tina Taylor

By Ashleigh Staples
July 21, 2026
Office Hours is a series focusing on unique artifacts that BYU employees display in their offices.
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Faith

Devotional: To those enduring trials with no end

By Ashleigh Staples
July 21, 2026
In his devotional address at BYU, Jeff Bednar, professor of Management, testified of the doctrine of Christ and the peace it has brought him. He reflected on experiences that challenged his faith and ability to endure.
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Intellect

BYU study: Legalization of sports betting has led to households saving significantly less money

By Ellie Larsen
July 21, 2026
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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Character

Cougar Query: Jeff Bednar

July 19, 2026
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life.
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