Amanda Giraldi has been ever writing since she could hold a pencil and is the author of two published novels. She is currently a business student at BYU and spends most of her free time working on her next book, adventuring, playing soccer, and spending time with her family.
Amanda Giraldi
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FHSS External Relations
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Experiential Learning: How to Graduate with More Than a GPA
A guide to turning your BYU education into real career readiness.
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The Quill Project: BYU Students & the Constitution
How BYU history students trace the debates that shaped constitutional documents.
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Annual Faculty and Staff Awards Presented at Fall Meeting
Excellence in service, teaching, mentorship, and professional development in the College of Family, Home, and Social Science was recognized during the annual Fall Meeting on August 26, 2026.
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New Department Chair and School Directors Announced
The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences announces the appointment of Brian Willoughby, associate professor of family life, as director of the School of Family Life, Cole Hooley, associate professor of social work, as director of the School of Social Work, and Ryan Gabriel, associate professor of sociology, as chair of the Sociology Department. The appointments became effective July 1, 2026.
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