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Announcements

Vocal Point: new music video, new record deal

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
December 09, 2018
BYU’s favorite nine-man a cappella group is gearing up to bring its music to a much bigger stage. With the release of their latest music video, “What Child is This?,” Vocal Point has announced that they’ve signed a recording deal with Decca Gold, Universal Classics, US, part of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music company.
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Intellect

What sacred texts and traditions teach us about social justice

By Erica Ostergar
December 06, 2018
How does religion teach us to help other people? Recently a panel of religious scholars met on BYU campus to discuss how their religious texts and traditions inform their community’s understanding of social justice.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: That they might have joy

By Erica Ostergar
December 03, 2018
Elder David A. Bednar, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s BYU Devotional. He talked about identifying and obtaining eternal joy.
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Intellect

New documentary sparks conversation on dancing and ageism

By Alexa Reimschussel
December 02, 2018
Watching the recording of herself dancing, Pam Musil felt uneasy. Her technique wasn’t what it used to be. She thought to herself, “That’s what I look like dancing now? It feels so different from the inside.”
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Intellect

BYU prof breaks down Uncle Sam’s loans to automakers

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 28, 2018
Trend of government investment in private companies is increasing
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Announcements

Steven M. Sandberg appointed BYU assistant to the president and general counsel

November 27, 2018
Replaces Michael R. Orme, who will be retiring from BYU after more than 30 years of service
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Intellect

BYU Forum: Mastering civility

By Erica Ostergar
November 26, 2018
Christine Porath, associate professor at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, delivered the forum address on Tuesday. She shared research findings about civility, including why it is important and how we can achieve it.
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Character

BYU builds, donates two custom-made playhouses for Festival of Trees

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 25, 2018
Money raised by auction of playhouses goes to patients at Primary Children's Hospital
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Events

2018 BYU Holiday Event Guide

By Erica Ostergar
November 22, 2018
Festivity, fun and inspiration are everywhere this holiday season, especially at BYU.
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Announcements

2018 BYU Holiday Gift Guide

By Erica Ostergar
November 22, 2018
Stumped for what to get Grandma this year? Trying to make your Cougar Cash spread far enough to give gifts to the cousins too? Have a BYU fan on your list who already seems to have everything blue?
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Intellect

Research offers hope for simpler cancer diagnosis and treatment

By Whitney Steele
November 18, 2018
Monitoring cancer can often be an intrusive and exhausting process for patients. But with BYU chemistry professor Ryan Kelly’s new research, there is hope for a simpler way: No more biopsies. No more spinal taps. Instead, patients may be able to take a simple blood test to diagnose, monitor and tailor appropriate therapies for various cancers.
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Announcements

BYU announces construction of new West View Building

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 14, 2018
New building will replace Faculty Office Building
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Character

Cougar Query: "Dedicated faculty are why students succeed"

By Erica Ostergar
November 12, 2018
Name: Michelle Forstrom
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Faith

BYU Devotional: I can sleep when the wind blows

By Erica Ostergar
November 12, 2018
Elder Shayne M. Bowen, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s devotional about preparing for life by living with character, honor and integrity.
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Character

NCAA Common Ground IV at BYU: Asking sincere questions, finding radical hope

November 11, 2018
BYU hosted the NCAA’s Common Ground IV, a forum to explore how representatives of LGBTQ and faith-based communities can work more cohesively in college sports and higher education, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, marking the first time the forum has been held at an NCAA Division I institution.
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Intellect

100 years later: Find out who in your family was a WWI veteran

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
November 07, 2018
Joshua Seth Hunt grew up knowing he carried the namesake of his great granduncle, Moroni Seth McConkie, who was killed in a French train accident while serving in World War I.
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Faith

BYU Devotional: Finding joy and fulfillment

By Erica Ostergar
November 05, 2018
Elder José A. Teixeira, General Authority Seventy and member of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s devotional about finding joy and fulfillment through making inspired decisions and setting wise priorities.
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Intellect

Uber and public transit: friends or foes?

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
November 04, 2018
Depends on the size of the city, new study finds
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Intellect

BYU creating new breed of drones that can navigate without GPS

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 30, 2018
Research has military and package delivery implications
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Intellect

BYU Forum: Creating justice

By Erica Ostergar
October 30, 2018
Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and bestselling author of Just Mercy, delivered the forum address at BYU on Tuesday. He discussed four ways we can create a more just nation.
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Intellect

New managing director of BYU Alumni and External Relations

October 28, 2018
Brigham Young University announced Steven Hafen as the new managing director of Alumni and External Relations. He replaces McKay Christensen, who is returning to Melaleuca, Inc. after three years of outstanding service. Hafen began his duties on October 24.
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Intellect

Former U.S. representatives Murphy, Jolly talk Washington gridlock

By Erica Ostergar
October 28, 2018
Evan McMullin, former US presidential candidate and co-founder of Stand Up Republic, moderated a conversation about civility and working across the political aisle between former U.S. representatives Patrick Murphy and David Jolly.
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Character

'Power player' flutist wins top national competition

By Alexa Reimschussel
October 24, 2018
Hands shaky and sweaty, BYU senior Catherine Boyack cleared her dry mouth. She lifted her flute and played. She had been working for months to polish her piece, but she knew it wasn’t her best performance. She left the stage of the convention hall defeated, believing she wouldn’t make it to the final round of the biggest competition of her career.
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Intellect

Political competition is hurting our charitable giving

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 23, 2018
Voters who live in counties with high political competition give less
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Faith

BYU Devotional: "How oft I will gather you"

By Erica Ostergar
October 22, 2018
Brother Stephen W. Owen, Young Men General President in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s devotional about the strength and safety saints can find through gathering.
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Intellect

Brigham Young University: A national center for UAV research

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 16, 2018
BYU a major contributor to the "drone revolution"
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Intellect

BYU develops multi-university capstone program for UAV research

October 16, 2018
More than 250 students from 8 universities have participated
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Faith

BYU Devotional: We seek after these things

By Erica Ostergar
October 15, 2018
Elder Gerrit W. Gong, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at Tuesday’s devotional. He shared lessons that BYU students are learning right now that he anticipates they will be thankful for in the future.
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Intellect

BYU professors, students helping reverse demise of critical bird species

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 11, 2018
Greater sage grouse is an indicator of healthy western ecosystems
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Announcements

BYU tuition to increase three percent for 2019-2020 academic year

October 11, 2018
Brigham Young University will implement a three percent increase for both undergraduate and graduate tuition for the 2019-2020 academic year. This will bring the undergraduate rate per semester from $2,810 to $2,895, an increase of $85.
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