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Political Science Student Finds Fulfilling Internships through Campus Courses

Ellie Romans Draper knew from a young age that she was interested in global development and philanthropy, and her desire to make a difference led her to the Ballard Center for Social Impact at the BYU Marriott School of Business.
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AI-powered chat assistance elevates online conversation quality, BYU study finds

Researchers at BYU and Duke harness AI to foster empathetic discourse and combat online harassment, paving the way for a kinder digital landscape.
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Counterfeit Connections

Despite the surge in AI relationship technologies in recent years, little attention has been paid to how such technologies may impact dating and family formation, as well as established marriages and family relationships.
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Pamela King Speaks on Human Flourishing Gained by Religiosity at 21st Annual Marjorie Pay Hinckley Lecture

By Ivette Galvez
March 05, 2025 09:22 AM
Scroll to end to watch the full lecture.
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Peacemaking and Politics: American Heritage Professors Share Post-Election Reflections

January 23, 2025 10:00 AM
After the election in November 2024, American Heritage Professors Chris Karpowitz and Kelly Patterson held a Q&A with their students to answer questions about ballot results across the country. It’s part of their commitment to have lectures and discussion in the course that model civil dialogue when talking about topics that can be politically charged.
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Do parents really have a favorite child?

Parents tend to favor younger siblings, daughters, and the more agreeable—often without realizing it.
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Office of Civic Engagement celebrates 10th anniversary with service project

By Ivette Galvez
December 20, 2024 10:14 AM
On November 2, the Office of Civic Engagement celebrated their 10th anniversary of being civically engaged by hosting a community service project.
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The Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Research Network

December 20, 2024 10:01 AM
The School of Family Life’s Marriage and Family Therapy program put together a new program titled the Marriage and Family Therapy Practice Research Network (MFT-PRN) in 2017. This program is designed to help student therapists improve their skills from the beginning.
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Not About Money: BYU Professor Spearheads Evidence-Based Group Therapy Website

December 19, 2024 09:00 AM
BYU psychology professor Gary Burlingame, alongside an international team of psychology professors, developed a website meant to address a long-standing controversy within the mental health profession: the declining research, support and resources for group therapy.
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Finals Week Hack: Remember the Zzzz's to Get More A's

December 13, 2024 01:10 PM
Sleep psychologist says sleep is key to mental health and learning
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College Controller Mike Bridenbaugh Retires After 35 Years of Service at BYU

December 11, 2024 01:53 PM
After 35 years of dedicated service to Brigham Young University, Mike Bridenbaugh is retiring from his role as Assistant Dean and Business Partner in the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.
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Gary Glade Retires From Computer Support After Two Decades

December 11, 2024 09:27 AM
Gary Glade is retiring from his role as the Tech Support Team Manager for the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences after more than two decades of dedicated service.
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Top Student Presenters Honored With Awards at Poster Conference

By Ivette Galvez
December 05, 2024 06:19 PM
The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences announced 40 poster winners at this semester’s MLF Mentored Student Research Conference on Thursday, December 5.
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2024 Social Work Conference

November 15, 2024 02:09 PM
Faith, Spirituality, and Religiosity
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New Faculty

November 08, 2024 11:19 AM
As the fall semester progresses, the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences is excited to take a moment and welcome all of the new faculty who joined us this school year! Each of these professors bring a diverse array of expertise in their perspective skills and are ready to help their current and future students reach new heights as they strive to uphold the college’s mission and goals.
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Faculty and staff spotlighted at Fall Meeting Awards Ceremony

By Ivette Galvez
October 23, 2024 11:01 AM
Faculty and staff of the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences received awards on August 28, at the college’s annual Fall Meeting. Awards were presented at both the university and college levels.
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Constitution Day essay contest winners share points on two-party system

By Ivette Galvez
October 23, 2024 08:42 AM
For the second year in a row, the Wheatley Institute partnered with the School of Family, Home, and Social Sciences to create the Constitution Day Essay Contest.
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History Professor Mark Choate Receives Top Military Award

By Ivette Galvez
October 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Mark I. Choate returned in July to his faculty position as a history professor at BYU with a Legion of Merit military award from the United States Armed Forces. The award is the seventh in order of precedence among all U.S. military awards.
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