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BYU Law launches LawX, an idea incubator within a classroom

June 19, 2017
BYU Law School announced the launch of LawX, a legal design lab that will create products and other solutions to address the pressing issues relating to access to legal services. 

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Faith

BYU Devotional: "Language Learning: A Truly Educational Experience"

By Kristine Hoyt
June 12, 2017
Languages are complex, especially translating from one language to another.  But the study of language learning supports each of the four aims of a BYU education.

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Cougar Query: "I get most excited about my work when I receive inspiration that allows me to solve a long-standing research problem"

By Kristine Hoyt
June 11, 2017
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Ray Clifford, Associate Dean of the College of Humanities. 

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Intellect

BYU ad students sweeping national and international awards shows

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
June 11, 2017
A team of BYU students took the top prize in the country’s most competitive student advertising competition — for a project they did not for a class or client, but for fun.

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Intellect

Hottest known planet discovery published in Nature

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
June 06, 2017
The temperature of KELT-9b, whose discovery BYU researchers contributed to, is 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit — just shy of the temperature of our sun.

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BYU Devotional: "I Am A Reluctant Grower"

By Kristine Hoyt
June 05, 2017
Diane Thueson Reich, associate professor of voice and the vocal division coordinator, delivered this week's Devotional address. She spoke about how to change and grow willingly, rather than reluctantly. 

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Cougar Query: "My favorite spot on campus is the HFAC during Christmas break"

By Kristine Hoyt
June 04, 2017
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Diane Reich, Assistant Professor and Division Coordinator in Vocal Performance.

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Events

BYU presents “The Barber of Seville” for the first time as a main-stage production

June 01, 2017
Directed by School of Music professor Lawrence Vincent, the opera is his last production after a 20-year career at BYU.

 

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Photo Contest Winners: A day in the life of a BYU employee

By Kristine Hoyt
May 31, 2017
There were more than 120 entries in our Y News “Day in the Life of a BYU Employee” photo contest. Each shared a unique perspective of what daily life on campus may include. From receiving mail orders of live maggots to disposal mangled silverware, every role on campus has its highs and lows.
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Intellect

To type or not to type? That isn't really the question.

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
May 29, 2017
Schoolchildren have become accustomed to digital communication — think texting — but haven’t necessarily learned to switch off the habits formed in casual communication when using digital media for academic purposes.

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Intellect

Nursing schools across the U.S. follow BYU's lead for veteran care

May 25, 2017
For more than a decade, the BYU College of Nursing has offered a class exclusively focused on veteran care, the first of its kind in the U.S. Now nursing schools across the country are turning to BYU for help implementing the curriculum.

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Events

The search for the golden fleece: heroes, goddesses and sea monsters, oh my!

May 24, 2017
The Department of Theater and Media Arts presents the BYU premiere of "Argonautika," a play adapted from "The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts" by Tony Award-winning director/playwright Mary Zimmerman

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Faith

BYU Devotional: B-Y-You Matter to God

By Kristine Hoyt
May 22, 2017
Keith Wilson, associate professor of ancient scripture, gave scriptural evidence that God does care about each person at Tuesday's Devotional in the de Jong Concert Hall. 

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Announcements

New dean for BYU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

May 22, 2017
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President Brent W. Webb announced this week that C. Shane Reese has been named the new dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

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Cougar Query: "I get most excited about my work when I see faith and testimony increase"

By Kristine Hoyt
May 21, 2017
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Keith Wilson, Associate Professor in Ancient Scripture.

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Announcements

Kristin Chenoweth to perform at 2017 BYU Homecoming Spectacular!

May 20, 2017
Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth will be the featured guest for BYU Spectacular! on Saturday, October 7, 2017, with performances at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

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Intellect

One vehicle, 10 students and 1,700 mpg

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 18, 2017
Move over Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt and other hybrids: BYU engineering students just built a car that gets 1,700 miles per gallon.

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Intellect

Another student Emmy nom — this time with accompanying wedding bells

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
May 17, 2017
Taijitu, BYU's newest animation short, recently received a student Emmy nomination — the animation program's 19th since 2004.

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Events

BYU Announces 2017–18 Theatre Season

May 17, 2017
The season promises a variety of theatre and musical performances to inspire audiences 

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Intellect

BYU Forum: The Experience of Love and the Limitations of Psychological Explanation

By Kristine Hoyt
May 15, 2017
Karl G. Maeser Distinguished Faculty Lecturer and psychology professor Brent D. Slife shared his findings on his understanding of love and how love is also unexplainable at Tuesday's Forum.

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Intellect

Open textbooks: BYU researchers show free resources can provide an equivalent education and save students thousands

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
May 14, 2017
Dozens of studies from a team of BYU researchers show college students don't necessarily need to spend thousands of dollars on textbooks to get a high-quality education.

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Cougar Query: "My favorite quote is 'It's not about you'"

By Kristine Hoyt
May 14, 2017
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Brent Slife, distinguished lecturer and psychology professor

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Announcements

James R. Rasband appointed BYU academic vice president

May 11, 2017
President Kevin J Worthen, following approval from the BYU Board of Trustees, has appointed James R. Rasband as academic vice president at Brigham Young University.

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Intellect

High levels of exercise linked to nine years of less aging (at the cellular level)

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 10, 2017
But new research from Brigham Young University reveals you may be able to slow one type of aging — the kind that happens inside your cells. As long as you’re willing to sweat.

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Events

Alan Menken, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Robert Fairchild headline 'Intersections'—BYU’s 2017-18 BRAVO! Professional Performing Arts Season

May 09, 2017
The season promises exhilarating live performances by the crème de la crème of the performing arts world

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Faith

BYU Devotional: Lay Hold Upon the Word

By Kristine Hoyt
May 09, 2017
McKay Christensen, managing director of alumni and external relations, delivered this week’s devotional address. He spoke about how to “lay hold upon the word” of God and what prevents that.
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Events

Devotional and forum schedule for spring/summer semester 2017

By Trevor Morgan
May 08, 2017
Every Tuesday students, faculty, staff and the greater BYU community gather for a weekly Devotional or Forum address. Devotionals & Forums will be in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center.

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Announcements

BYU names new executive director of Student Academic and Advisement Services

By Kristine Hoyt
May 08, 2017
Christian Faulconer has been named as the new Executive Director of Student Academic and Advisement Services at Brigham Young University.

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Cougar Query: "I get most excited about my work when someone on my team reaches a big, audacious goal"

By Kristine Hoyt
May 07, 2017
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet McKay Christensen, Managaing Director of Alumni and External Relations.

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BYU Women's Conference: Share the Knowledge of a Savior

May 05, 2017
Elder Gary E. Stevenson invited members through the use of social media to accept the biblical invitation, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

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