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Cougar Query: "Librarians know cool people who tell amazing stories"

By Erica Ostergar
May 27, 2019
Name: Rachel Wadham
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Character

BYU honors ultimate sacrifice of Major Brent Taylor

May 22, 2019
Taylor family announces new endowed scholarship for BYU political science students
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Announcements

Shane Reese appointed BYU academic vice president

May 21, 2019
Replaces James Rasband who will leave BYU to serve as a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Announcements

Ben Rector and Hilary Weeks to headline BYU Spectacular!

May 20, 2019
Hit-making Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ben Rector will be the featured talent for BYU Spectacular! 2019, along with prolific LDS-Christian crossover artist Hilary Weeks. The headliners will also be joined by Vocal Point, Men’s Chorus, Young Ambassadors, Ballroom Dance Company, Cougarettes, International Folk Dance Ensemble and the BYU Dunk Team as part of BYU Homecoming 2019.
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Intellect

Study: Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 20, 2019
Learning first-hand of the pain and cost of vaccine-preventable diseases moves the needle
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Faith

BYU Devotional: Individual worth

By Kaylee Esplin
May 20, 2019
Julianne Grose, associate professor in the department of microbiology and molecular biology, delivered Tuesday’s Devotional address in the de Jong Concert Hall. Professor Grose spoke on the importance of recognizing our individual talents, gifts and roles in life.
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Character

Cougar Query: "Find what you love and work hard at it."

By Kaylee Esplin
May 19, 2019
Name: Julianne Grose
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Announcements

Julie L. Franklin appointed BYU Vice President of Student Life

May 14, 2019
President Kevin J Worthen, following approval from the BYU Board of Trustees, has appointed Julie L. Franklin as Vice President of Student Life at Brigham Young University. Franklin will replace Janet S. Scharman, who is retiring after serving 19 years in the position.
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Announcements

New dean of BYU Graduate Studies

May 13, 2019
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President James R. Rasband announced today that John “Keoni” S.K. Kauwe has been named the new dean of BYU Graduate Studies.
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Intellect

BYU Forum: Ripple effects

By Kaylee Esplin
May 13, 2019
Gary Burlingame, chair of the department of psychology, presented the Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecture on the unforeseen impacts of BYU scholarship at the BYU forum on Tuesday. Dr. Burlingame used the work of his team, Consortium of Group Research and Practice (C-GRP), to illustrate the ripple effect a single project can have on thousands of lives.
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Announcements

Update on Honor Code Office Improvements

May 13, 2019
Over the last several months, the leadership of BYU’s Honor Code Office has been meeting with students to address concerns that have been raised over Honor Code Office processes. In a letter to students, HCO Director Kevin Utt explains some of the changes that have been made to date as a result of those conversations and an ongoing review of Honor Code Office procedures:
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Character

Cougar Query: “Reframe failure as the path to success”

By Erica Ostergar
May 12, 2019
Name: Gary Burlingame
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Intellect

New BYU student venture: Rockets that make space access affordable

By Whitney Steele
May 08, 2019
Finalist of BYU Marriott School's New Venture Challenge wants to make space more accessible
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Events

Patti LuPone and Itzhak Perlman Among Artists Headed to BYU for 2019-20 BRAVO! Season

May 06, 2019
BYU’s BRAVO! Professional Performing Arts Series will continue its mission to inspire and educate student and community audiences with a new season of guest artists, performers and ensembles that represent a wide range of backgrounds and genres.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: Wrestling with comparisons

By Kaylee Esplin
May 06, 2019
J.B. Haws, associate professor of church history and doctrine, delivered the Devotional address Tuesday in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium. Professor Haws spoke on ways we can combat the dangers of comparison and gave compelling examples of looking outward rather than focusing on ourselves.
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Character

Cougar Query: "Sentimentality manifests itself in unexpected ways"

By Erica Ostergar
May 05, 2019
Name: J.B. Haws
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Intellect

BYU study: Effective incentives help people overcome procrastination

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 05, 2019
Marriott School of Business dean finds incentives are key
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Announcements

BYU announces updates to the Cougareat and BYU Store

By Erica Ostergar
May 04, 2019
The renovations include new dining options and gathering places.
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Faith

15 inspiring quotes from Women's Conference 2019

By Erica Ostergar
May 03, 2019
BYU's annual Women's Conference came to a close on Friday. Here are some of the inspiring thoughts attendees heard during their classes.
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Faith

3 lessons BYU faculty and staff taught at Women's Conference 2019

By Erica Ostergar
May 03, 2019
It’s impossible to get to every class at BYU Women's Conference, but here are a few inspiring highlights from BYU faculty members:
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Faith

BYU Women's Conference: Sisters, we need each other

By Kaylee Esplin
May 02, 2019
In the Friday morning keynote address of Women’s Conference at BYU, a historic first-ever Sister-to-Sister event was held where the presidents of each auxiliary organization in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined together for a conversation. Sister Jean B. Bingham of the Relief Society, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon of the Young Women and Sister Joy D. Jones of the Primary answered questions that had been submitted by women around the world in a discussion led by Sheri Dew.
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Faith

BYU Women's Conference: By small and simple things

By Kaylee Esplin
May 02, 2019
Elder D. Todd Christofferson and sister Kathy Christofferson spoke on trusting Jesus Christ throughout our lives in the concluding session of BYU Women's Conference.
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Events

BYU’s China Spectacular tour celebrates 40 years of friendship

By Alexa Reimschussel
May 02, 2019
Forty years ago, a group of Brigham Young University student performers traveled to China and put on a show that made history. This summer, the University is celebrating that anniversary with a return tour that highlights the relationship BYU and China have shared since 1979.
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Faith

BYU Women’s Conference: Seek this Jesus

By Erica Ostergar
May 01, 2019
Sister Julie B. Beck, former General Relief Society President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened the 2019 BYU Women’s Conference by sharing her thoughts on the year’s theme of “seek this Jesus.”
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Faith

BYU Women’s Conference: Preparing for, receiving and acting on revelation

By Erica Ostergar
May 01, 2019
Rebecca Pinegar, assistant matron at the Provo Temple, concluded Thursday’s session of Women’s Conference by sharing insights on patterns that can lead to personal revelation.
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Intellect

Won’t you be my neighbor? House hunting is a struggle for mixed-race couples with children

April 28, 2019
New study shows these parents typically settle for less affluent areas
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Events

April 2019 Commencement: A wonderful world to share joy, show love, create connections

By Erica Ostergar
April 24, 2019
Nearly 7,000 students were honored for their completion of higher degrees at the university April commencement and convocation ceremonies.
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Character

Persistence pays off for 70-year-old film graduate

By Jayne Edwards
April 23, 2019
Every college student has moments of overwhelming stress, whether they are 23 years old or 70 years old. But in these moments, Rick Chestnut relies on the BYU Bell Tower.
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Intellect

Inspired BYU grad a force against global disease

April 22, 2019
As a young girl growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Moremi Hamblin saw her parents as prime examples of the difference an education can make in the quality of life.
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Announcements

Devotional and Forum schedule for Spring and Summer Semesters 2019

By Erica Ostergar
April 22, 2019
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty, staff and the greater BYU community gathers for the weekly Devotional or Forum address. During the Spring and Summer terms, most Devotionals and Forums are held in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center. The May 7th Devotional will be in the JSB Auditorium. The August 20th Education Week Devotional will be held in the Marriott Center.
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