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Intellect

Study: Black homeownership is lowest since 1968; what that means in an election year

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
July 08, 2020
Since data shows homeownership is strongly tied to voter turnout this could indicate a potential negative impact on Black voter turnout in 2020.
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Intellect

BYU professors’ design projects featured in top graphic design journal

By Brenna Seeman
July 05, 2020
Two animated projects from BYU professor Brent Barson were recently accepted into the Communication Arts 2020 Design Annual, a prestigious graphic design journal. Out of the 2,900 total entries, just 126 were accepted.
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Intellect

BYU history professor explores what freedom without family meant to enslaved people

By Christie Allen
July 02, 2020
Analysis of former slaves’ narratives: freedom was a family affair
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Announcements

Rick Anderson named university librarian at BYU

Natalie Ipson
By Natalie Ipson
July 02, 2020
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President Shane Reese has announced the appointment of Rick Anderson as university librarian at the Harold B. Lee Library. He succeeds Brian Rennick who has been interim university librarian since December 2019 following the passing of university librarian Jennifer Paustenbaugh in November.
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Intellect

BYU’s AdLab claims top spot in two national competitions this month

Aaron Sorenson
By Aaron Sorenson
June 30, 2020
In addition to being one of the top programs in the country, BYU’s advertising department fosters an environment to talk about important issues.
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Intellect

Study: Going to virtual work spaces has changed leadership. Have you noticed?

By Christie Allen
June 29, 2020
According to recent BYU research, members of virtual teams identify leaders in significantly different ways compared to members of in-person teams.
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Intellect

Women “camouflaging” autistic traits suffer severe mental health challenges, BYU study finds

By Christie Allen
June 26, 2020
A new study shows a strong correlation between how much women with autistic traits camouflage—hide or compensate for autistic qualities to fit in—and the severity of their mental health concerns.
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Announcements

Steve Hafen appointed BYU Vice President of Administration and Finance

Natalie Ipson
By Natalie Ipson
June 25, 2020
Replaces Brian K. Evans, who will be retiring from BYU after 20 years of service
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Announcements

Interim Dean for Graduate Studies

Natalie Ipson
By Natalie Ipson
June 21, 2020
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President Shane Reese has appointed Logan Gillette as the interim dean of BYU Graduate Studies, following the appointment of current dean John “Keoni” S.K. Kauwe as the president of BYU Hawaii.
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Intellect

Low-cost ventilator evolves from BYU Capstone project to FDA-approved device for COVID-19

By Cami Buckley
June 19, 2020
A group of BYU alums and BYU students have created a low-cost, lightweight ventilator that just received emergency FDA approval for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Faith

Elder Bednar says pandemic is a "wake-up call" for religious freedom

By Kaylee Esplin
June 18, 2020
Elder David A. Bednar, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke about the government's role in protecting religious freedom at the 2020 Religious Freedom Annual Review hosted by the Brigham Young University Law School.
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Intellect

Father-friendly workplaces make finer families

Aaron Sorenson
By Aaron Sorenson
June 18, 2020
Employers are in a unique situation where they can either support father involvement in the family, or they can be a barrier.
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Announcements

Committee formed to examine race and inequality at BYU

June 17, 2020
At the request of President Kevin J Worthen and under the direction of Academic Vice President Shane Reese, a committee was appointed to examine issues of race and inequality at BYU and provide recommendations to the university about specific actions to address these issues.
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Intellect

BYU profs design bluetooth stethoscope with a 50-foot range to help healthcare practitioners stay safe

By Cami Buckley
June 15, 2020
To protect both patients and practitioners during COVID-19, BYU nursing and technology professors collaborated to design a digital, 3D-printed stethoscope that makes it possible to listen to the heart and lungs of their patients while standing up to 50 feet away.
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Intellect

BYUradio and Gen-Z Media’s “Treasure Island 2020” nominated for Peabody Award

June 08, 2020
BYUradio's “Treasure Island 2020” has been nominated as a finalist for the 79th Annual Peabody Awards, honoring the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and digital media during 2019.
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Announcements

A Message from BYU President Kevin J Worthen

June 02, 2020
With the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others over the years, and the confluence of recent events, important conversations are happening throughout the nation, including at BYU.
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Intellect

BYU study takes next step toward treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 02, 2020
A new study published by five BYU professors and five BYU students puts researchers one massive step closer to the development of more effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
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Faith

149 first editions of Book of Mormon translations donated to BYU Library

By Christie Allen
May 31, 2020
“It was really an extraordinary coincidence,” Carolyn Potter Ingersoll recalled of that lucky first find.
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Intellect

Four BYU women honored with national Gracie Awards

By Brenna Seeman
May 22, 2020
BYU students took home HALF of the awards in the Television Student category.
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Announcements

New dean for College of Nursing

May 18, 2020
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President C. Shane Reese announced today that Jane H. Lassetter has been named the new dean of the BYU College of Nursing.
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Intellect

BYU researchers help test wastewater for COVID-19 infection rates in Utah

By Brenna Seeman
May 18, 2020
Statewide effort features researchers from BYU, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Department of Environmental Quality
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Announcements

BYU introduces plan to assist students in need

May 18, 2020
Brigham Young University is introducing a plan to assist students enrolled during winter semester 2020 who have struggled to meet their basic needs due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Announcements

Tracy Flinders appointed BYU vice president of information technology, CES CIO

May 18, 2020
Brigham Young University President Kevin J Worthen, following approval from the BYU Board of Trustees, has appointed Tracy Flinders as vice president of information technology and chief information officer. His responsibilities will extend across the Church Educational System.
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Intellect

Swashbuckling student-made video game takes home 2 first-place awards

Aaron Sorenson
By Aaron Sorenson
May 14, 2020
Each year for the past five years, students at BYU’s Center for Animation have been tasked with creating an entire video game from concept to finished product. This spring, the latest team made history by creating the first game to win first place in two different categories at the Intel University Games Showcase.
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Announcements

BYU may not have a final decision on fall semester until July

May 14, 2020
Off-Campus Housing Office advises students to read their contracts carefully
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Character

BYU and Utah higher education leaders unite around ProjectProtect

May 13, 2020
“Sew Your True Colors” campaign to benefit frontline health care workers
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Intellect

Is video game addiction real?

By Cami Buckley
May 12, 2020
Long-term BYU study looks at the effect of video game play and the trajectories of addiction
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Intellect

BYU professor discovers new wildflower, working to make it widely available

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 06, 2020
“When I saw it, bells and whistles went off in my head; I sat there for two or three minutes quite stunned at its beauty,” said Mikel Stevens, a professor of plant and wildlife sciences. “It’s extremely rare. If I were to put numbers on this, I would put the chance of finding it as one in millions.”
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Faith

Ten inspiring thoughts from Women's Conference 2020

By Kaylee Esplin
May 01, 2020
BYU Women’s Conference this year was a combination of live-streamed and pre-recorded addresses and musical numbers featuring several BYU administrators, faculty and staff. Here are some inspiring thoughts shared on the central theme of "Gather All Safely in Christ."
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Character

Honoring Unsung Heroes on campus during COVID-19

By Brenna Seeman
April 29, 2020
BYU employees across campus have worked behind the scenes in heroic ways to keep the university functioning in the face of a global pandemic. We asked our employees to nominate coworkers who have become "Unsung Heroes" during this time. Here are some of them.
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