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Cougar Query: Reid Neilson

August 07, 2023
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Reid Neilson, an assistant academic vice president.
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Faith

Devotional: Gathering in divine communities

By Kailey Marshall
August 01, 2023
The best way to participate in the gathering of Israel is by actively being involved in our communities, said Kevin Utt, director of the Honor Code Office, during Tuesday's devotional address.
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Cougar Query: Kevin Utt

July 31, 2023
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Kevin Utt, the director of the Honor Code Office.
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Intellect

Forum: The hopeful change in global health

By Christie Allen
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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Cougar Query: Ben Crookston

July 24, 2023
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Ben Crookston, a professor of public health and associate dean in the College of Life Sciences.
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Intellect

From Pioneers to present: BYU professor documents the evolution of Church administration in Utah

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
July 19, 2023
While some early church areas in Utah had operating wards that would be familiar to us today, other areas did not. It wasn’t until 1877 that President Brigham Young, in one of the final major acts of his life, standardized local administration of the Church and set forth a structure that is basically the same as how the local Church is organized today.
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Intellect

Buzzworthy breakthrough: BYU students utilize AI to decipher the ‘language of the bees’

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
July 19, 2023
A team of BYU students is abuzz to decode the secret language of the hive. Armed with a hum-dinger of a research project and cutting-edge technology, these students are translating the bee waggle in real-time.
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Faith

Devotional: Jesus Christ, the Greatest Influence in Your Life

By Kailey Marshall
July 18, 2023
“When my parents told me to follow the prophet, do you think they fathomed the day when I would interpret that to mean follow the prophet’s social media account?” asked Pamela Jo Brubaker during her Tuesday morning devotional address.
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Cougar Query: Pamela Jo Brubaker

July 17, 2023
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Pamela Brubaker, an associate professor of communications.
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Intellect

BYU research team find rates of Alzheimer’s gene is four times higher in Pacific Islanders

By Christie Allen
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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Intellect

BYU study: Women’s involvement in U.N. peace negotiations essential for long-term security

By Christie Allen
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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Intellect

Seeing the American West through Maynard Dixon’s eyes

By Christie Allen
July 12, 2023
A Q&A with BYU art history professor about the Museum of Art’s current exhibit
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Faith

Devotional: "Endowed with His power to fulfill your purpose"

By Kailey Marshall
July 11, 2023
In her devotional address at the Marriott Center, Barbara Morgan Gardner began by sharing a few personal stories about her mom and her own life. She wanted the audience to see how “individuals can uniquely walk the covenant path and be leaders in God’s kingdom.”
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Intellect

Behind the lens: BYU student named Student Photographer of the Year

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
July 11, 2023
Brooklynn Jarvis Kelson remembers the moment Elder Jeffrey R. Holland greeted her as he was leaving the Marriott Center after speaking at a BYU devotional. Kelson, a student photographer who was assigned to take photos of the event, was standing in the tunnel, camera in hand, when the Apostle smiled at her and asked her how she was doing.
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Cougar Query: Barbara Morgan Gardner

July 10, 2023
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Barbara Morgan Gardner, an associate professor of Church history and doctrine.
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Events

Inauguration of BYU President C. Shane Reese to be September 19, 2023

July 05, 2023
C. Shane Reese will be installed as BYU’s 14th president during a devotional assembly on Tuesday, September 19, at 11 a.m., in the BYU Marriott Center.
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Intellect

Serious fireworks: BYU students celebrating 4th of July with explosive win at collegiate rocket competition

By Shelby Clark
July 03, 2023
For the BYU Rocketry Team, celebrating the Fourth of July this year with fireworks just isn’t going to cut it. After all, fireworks that might shoot a few hundred feet in the air pale in comparison to the 10,000 feet their BYU rocket reached while winning the 2023 Spaceport America Cup.
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Intellect

BYU professor explores link between the bicycle’s forerunner and the Tour de France

By Christie Allen
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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Faith

Devotional: That ye may be prepared

By Kailey Marshall
June 27, 2023
Chip Oscarson, an associate dean in Undergraduate Education at Brigham Young University, expressed the importance of obtaining a transformative education, including spiritual and secure knowledge.
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Cougar Query: Chip Oscarson

June 27, 2023
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Chip Oscarson, an associate dean in undergraduate education.
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Announcements

David H. Moore named dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School

June 27, 2023
David Moore, who joined BYU Law in 2008, will replace D. Gordon Smith on July 1.
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Intellect

BYU’s next unicorn? Student startup “Zaymo” has won more than $900,000 in prize money this spring

By Carl Stengel
June 26, 2023
Zaymo, with its e-commerce tool that embeds the online shopping experience within a customer’s email, took home $875,000 in total cash investments after taking third place at the 2023 Rice Business Plan Competition last month. This comes after winning the $30,000 grand prize at the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge earlier this year.
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Announcements

Richard Houseman named dean of Continuing Education

June 22, 2023
Houseman’s tenure is effective August 1. He replaces Lee J. Glines, who has been serving in that position since June 2014.
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Announcements

Justin Collings appointed academic vice president at Brigham Young University

June 21, 2023
Justin Collings, who is currently the associate academic vice president for faculty development, replaces C. Shane Reese who has been serving as president of BYU since May 1, 2023.
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Intellect

Snooze or lose: BYU study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

By Shelby Clark
June 20, 2023
With summer in full swing and daily schedules changing, teenagers may be rolling out of bed closer to lunchtime than breakfast. And while the occasional late night is fun, research suggests that poor sleep habits are linked to a host of health problems such as obesity, depression, anxiety, and learning disorders. A new study from BYU found that the activities teens do before bed significantly impact the quantity of their sleep.
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Intellect

Banks offer Black entrepreneurs inferior loans even when they are better qualified than peers

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 16, 2023
A newly published paper co-authored by a BYU business professor finds banks still offer Black customers inferior loan products and service, even when those Black customers have objectively stronger financial profiles and FICO scores than White customers.
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Faith

Devotional: Things I believe

By Kailey Marshall
June 13, 2023
Gus Hart, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address. He shared six core beliefs he gained through his life experiences.
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Intellect

From classroom to compassion: BYU students extend helping hand to Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Tyler Stahle
By Tyler Stahle
June 13, 2023
A group of BYU students and professors recently returned from a memorable study abroad trip to Poland serving in Ukrainian refugee centers. The students provided medical aid, taught classes on health and wellness, and donated thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies.
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Cougar Query: Gus Hart

June 13, 2023
Cougar Queries are a series profiling BYU employees by asking them questions about their work, interests and life. Today, we meet Brent Webb, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
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Intellect

BYU students designed and built a solar-powered concrete house on campus. Now it's in the Parade of Homes

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 08, 2023
For the first time ever, BYU will be a stop on the Utah Valley Parade of Homes. The reason? BYU students have designed, engineered and built a truly one-of-a-kind sustainable, transportable, affordable home — right on campus.
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