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Brown University Historian Frames America’s Founding Through Family Connections
At the 22nd Annual Marjorie Hinckley Lecture, Karin Wulf shared how genealogy shaped America's earliest systems.
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Online meetings have benefits – but in-person interaction remains irreplaceable, BYU psychologist says
New research from a BYU psychology professor finds that replacing face-to-face interaction with online communication can weaken social connections and increase feelings of isolation.
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Roses, Rings, and the Reality of Waiting
Beyond the candlelit dinners and engagement posts, many students are navigating ambiguous loss, longing for someone they have long expected but have not yet met.
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Local Votes Matter: BYU’s Push for Student Civic Participation
A friendly competition with Utah Valley University encourages students to vote in local elections.
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Public Education is Everyone’s Civic Engagement
A diverse panel of educational leaders spoke with BYU students about how local involvement in education can lead to meaningful civic impact.
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Disagreeing Without Dividing
Robert George and Cornel West share rare model of principled disagreement rooted in integrity, love, and faith at a campus lecture.
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Previewing the 2026 Utah legislative session
The Utah Legislature began its annual session on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and issues such as housing affordability, public transportation and education are on the horizon for Utahns and Brigham Young University students.
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Treating addiction with immunotherapy: BYU study links alcohol use and the immune system
While neuroimmune research is on the rise, this is the first study to explore whether alcohol consumption might involve neuroimmune mechanisms. In particular, the researchers explored how immune cells function relative to dopamine levels.
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Expressing Hope for the New Year
Ashley Fraser shares how goals help us have hope for the new year
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Family, Faith, and Festivity: Coming Together During the Holiday Season
No matter your circumstances, traditions can bolster connection during the holidays, especially if you consider these three tips.
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The Miracle of Peaceful Poise in Christ’s Example
Dean Laura Padilla-Walker shares Christ’s invitation to choose love over retaliation in “The Wonder of Scripture” lecture.
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History Professor Wins Prestigious George Washington Prize for Book on Founding Era
Serpent in Eden by Professor Tyson Reeder provides historical context — with James Madison at the center — for modern political challenges of foreign meddling and partisan conflict.
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Students Display Fruits of Mentored Research in 300 Posters
On Thursday, Dec. 4 FHSS students showcased their innovation, discoveries, and insights at the Mary Lou Fulton Mentored Student Research Conference.
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Finding Beauty Through Fashion
A sold-out fashion show at the BYU Museum of Art showcases FHSS student designs, a year in the making.
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Thanksgiving Turkey with a Side of Common Ground
When disagreements around the family table feel too contentious, focus on compassion instead of correctness.
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BYU Alum Mitt Romney Shares What Counts Most in Life
Mitt Romney shares his secret to enduring happiness with students in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.
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Duo of BYU professors named to list of world's most influential researchers
Two Brigham Young University professors have been named as two of the most influential researchers in the world, with one earning the distinction for the first time and another extending a years-long streak on the list.
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Closing the Gap Between Research and Recovery
BYU Professor Lee N. Johnson created the MFT-PRN to transform research into a tool that strengthens marriage and family.
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